Author Topic: Continental (pics) Finished (Read 2802 times)

RC Storick · « **on:** June 19, 2008, 06:42:26 PM »

The next plane in my sites is a XL Minado to match this plane. I hope that this planes inspires a youngster as much as it did me in 1970.

Crist Rigotti · « **Reply #1 on:** June 19, 2008, 07:08:48 PM »

Wow Bob, looks nice. What's it weigh?

RC Storick · « **Reply #2 on:** June 19, 2008, 07:12:35 PM »

42 oz opps I forgot no hardware. So around 64-66 oz not sure yet.

Roger Vizioli · « **Reply #3 on:** June 19, 2008, 07:23:42 PM »

Wow!
Roger V.

Richard Grogan · « **Reply #4 on:** June 19, 2008, 09:27:38 PM »

Awesome!

Wynn Robins · « **Reply #5 on:** June 19, 2008, 09:43:05 PM »

you dont have to worry about insipiring kids - you are inspiring MEN....

very cool

Crist Rigotti · « **Reply #6 on:** June 19, 2008, 10:14:09 PM »

Quote from: Robert Storick on June 19, 2008, 07:12:35 PM

42 oz opps I forgot no hardware. So around 64-66 oz not sure yet.

They're getting lighter!

RC Storick · « **Reply #7 on:** June 19, 2008, 10:21:36 PM »

It will be a handful in the wind. Lighter NO!

But Kooler YES!

Randy Powell · « **Reply #8 on:** June 19, 2008, 10:33:51 PM »

I love the bug effect on the front fillet in the forth picture! Oh , whoops, just a fly landed.

Looks really nice Bob. Should present very well in the air. Hope it flies as well for you as it looks.

Balsa Butcher · « **Reply #9 on:** June 20, 2008, 07:03:21 AM »

Wow! -The heck with the youngsters, it's guys like you (and Randy P) who are master builders that inspire guys like me - who are merely pretty good builders, fantastic work.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #10 on:** June 20, 2008, 09:34:07 AM »

Pete,

Just take a look at Phil Granderson's latest. Makes me cringe to look at my stuff.

ptg · « **Reply #11 on:** June 20, 2008, 09:56:44 AM »

Robert,

This is a true modern day makeover of a Classic! Excellent work!

I think Tom would be very pleased and proud to have inspired the Continental XL.

My all time favorite classic is Ed Southwick's Lark. I have one hanging on the wall that I built back in '86. Often think of updating to a tuned pipe version. Maybe some day.

Thanks for the memories.

Allan Perret · « **Reply #12 on:** June 20, 2008, 10:32:56 AM »

Beautiful..
What did you use for the clear coat ?
Was it buffed out ??

Randy Cuberly · « **Reply #13 on:** June 20, 2008, 11:03:07 AM »

Quote from: ptg on June 20, 2008, 09:56:44 AM

Robert,

This is a true modern day makeover of a Classic! Excellent work! I think Tom would be very pleased and proud to have inspired the Continental XL.

My all time favorite classic is Ed Southwick's Lark. I have one hanging on the wall that I built back in '86. Often think of updating to a tuned pipe version. Maybe some day.

Thanks for the memories.

Phil,
Bill Byles did exactly this this many years ago while Ed S. was around and often flying with Bill. Beautiful job also as is of course usual with Bill's work.
It was an excellent flier.

Randy Cuberly

Randy Cuberly · « **Reply #14 on:** June 20, 2008, 11:05:35 AM »

Beautiful airplane Sparky.

As Usual, of course!

Randy C.

peabody · « **Reply #15 on:** June 21, 2008, 07:23:28 AM »

Nice park....
There is a strong resemblance to Lampione's 1969 Nats winning UNITED

RC Storick · « **Reply #16 on:** June 23, 2008, 09:08:06 PM »

I went to Sig this weekend so I finished this on Monday.While at SIG I bought some wood for the next one. I will be building one more of these with few changes to make it look more like the original plane.I did have some problems with the clear urethane solvent popping so the finish is not perfect. However I learned my lesson. Look for the Continental XL II after the NATS. If this one flies good I will be taking this one. If not its my Bolt.

Dennis Adamisin · « **Reply #17 on:** June 23, 2008, 09:51:59 PM »

Bob
The XL is a real stunning achievement. I REALLY like the way it looks in the pix, expect its even better in real life!

Looking forward to seeing this one!

Bill Little · « **Reply #18 on:** June 23, 2008, 10:09:11 PM »

Quote from: peabody on June 21, 2008, 07:23:28 AM

Nice park....
There is a strong resemblance to Lampione's 1969 Nats winning UNITED

Come on, Rich......... Champione won in '69 with his Sabre....... and he still has it.

Mongo

Bill Little · « **Reply #19 on:** June 23, 2008, 10:10:49 PM »

Sparky, that is awesome. it really catches the essence of Tom's original. I am sure it will fly great.

Bryan Higgins · « **Reply #20 on:** June 24, 2008, 01:50:41 PM »

Very nice Robert. Beautiful craftmanship and paint.

Dan McEntee · « **Reply #21 on:** July 19, 2008, 10:21:47 PM »

Bumping this thread back up to bolster a point Bill Biles asked about in another thread. I would be interested in a set of plans or working drawings for this model also. I haven't seen it in person yet, but I do like the overall presentation of it. It's a Geo XL wing, lost foam version, correct? The only other thing needed is just good fuse and stab numbers. I haven't tried that complex of a paint job yet, but it is striking. The T-bolts are neat, but I think this is ahead of them. I'll catch you at Buder soon maybe and talk about it some more.
Type at you later,
Dan McEntee

Noel Corney · « **Reply #22 on:** July 19, 2008, 10:59:57 PM »

Yes Robert a great looking plane as usual, I to am looking for a plan for just such a design for my new Stalker 76.let us all know if you decide to make it available, could be a money spinner for the Stunt Hanger. Noel

john e. holliday · « **Reply #23 on:** July 20, 2008, 07:23:37 AM »

It looks even better in person. DOC Holliday

Bradley Walker · « **Reply #24 on:** August 11, 2008, 05:42:40 PM »

HAHAHHAHAHA!!!

You beat me to it!!! I was working on plans too!!! I found the original magazine at the hobby shop and fell in love with the Continental.

Snooze you lose!!! Love it!!!

Stunning clear coat. Classic lines. Beautiful.

Bradley Walker · « **Reply #25 on:** August 11, 2008, 06:49:42 PM »

Note Fitz did what?

Go a little smaller for lighter weights. Extremely light planes with GEO Bolt wings are going to be 60 oz.