Author Topic: G NOBLER PICS. (Read 7095 times)

Allen Goff · « **on:** November 03, 2006, 05:26:13 PM »

After eleven years flying my Mackey Lark, I have decided to build a new classic for the 2007 season. The Lark had swelled to a weight of 52ozs. and the Barker OS 40 was getting a little tired too. (some 2,000+ flights) This is a lasser cut kit from the Moon's in Texas. The kit has very good wood, and all the 'stunt goodies' included in it. The engine of choise is the popular Aero Tiger 36, plastic 6oz tank and with eight coats of clear Brodak, and carbon fiber all thru, with the nose glassed with finishing resin. With only light sanding left to do, before color its weight stands at 36.4ozs. Hope the pictures come thru.

Blessings
Allen

Richard Grogan · « **Reply #1 on:** November 03, 2006, 07:04:19 PM »

Quote from: Rudderless on November 03, 2006, 05:51:56 PM

Ever notice how some planes are just more pretty before being painted? I guess it is because we can see the workmanship in the model. Such as this one. Don't paint it, just add two more coats of clear.

It looks like it just rolled out of the SkunkWorks hangar for a rework, now ready for stealth mode

all CF covered !!New secret weapon!!

Whats gonna be your colors?Good job!!

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #2 on:** November 03, 2006, 07:24:53 PM »

Man,
I have always liked this plane, makes me want to pull out my plans and start cutting one out,, sigh, ok ok, after! I finish my other 3 projects this winter maybe

Allen Goff · « **Reply #3 on:** November 04, 2006, 06:17:58 AM »

Thanks for the kind words guys. I'm not totally sure on the colors yet, but am leaning towards purple and yellow with a touch of red. Will ink panel lines and of course AMA numbers, Gieseke Nobler, and FCM decal. Hope the put the blocking coat on this week. I'd really like for Bob to sign it before the last coats of clear goes on. My projected weight, around 45ozs. More later.

Blessings
Allen

Mike McHenry · « **Reply #4 on:** November 15, 2006, 04:00:40 PM »

Allen, well, do you have any paint on it yet?

You also got me inspired to refinish my old classic that was a copy of my Dad's. Everything is off and I'm redoing a few things like part of the control system, new tips, lead-out slider and a few other little changes to bring it up to date. I'll send a pic when it starts getting close.

Take care, Mike

Jim Pollock · « **Reply #5 on:** November 15, 2006, 08:51:25 PM »

Allen,

You do such beautiful things with 'M' kote! I'm almost dissapointed your going to paint it!
However, i'm looking forward to your work in the artists medium of paint!

Jim Pollock

Phillip Bailey · « **Reply #6 on:** November 15, 2006, 09:45:07 PM »

When speeking of noblers in the words of Mr. G.Nobler himself,"If it ain't RED it ain't right. Beautifull job as usual Allen, All the best. Phillip

Manuel Cortes · « **Reply #7 on:** November 16, 2006, 01:17:28 AM »

Excellent work. Congratulations!!!
Hope you enjoy it at least another eleven years and more than 2000 flights!!!

Regards from Spain.

Allen Goff · « **Reply #8 on:** November 16, 2006, 04:18:38 PM »

The next step is done. The blocking coat is on and everything looks fine. So a little wet sanding and on goes the base color. (sorry, not red). Yellow I think, then some purple, and red, and gold. I've always liked the color scheme of the Indy Corvette pace car of 199?. So that is where I'M heading. Of course, "subject to change without notice"........

Blessings
Allen G

Allen Goff · « **Reply #9 on:** November 16, 2006, 04:20:13 PM »

Stupid me, I forgot the pictures.

Bill Little · « **Reply #10 on:** November 16, 2006, 09:54:34 PM »

Hi Allen,

That looks super slick!

Bill <><

Jay · « **Reply #11 on:** November 16, 2006, 10:12:25 PM »

Nice work Allen.

Allen Goff · « **Reply #12 on:** November 17, 2006, 04:42:57 AM »

Jay, Romans 1:16 is my favorite verse too.

Blessings
Allen

Airacobra · « **Reply #13 on:** November 17, 2006, 07:54:10 AM »

Allen, the plane looks nice, I hope to see it fly in the Spring.

Allen Goff · « **Reply #14 on:** December 22, 2006, 05:04:34 AM »

G-NOBLER ALMOST DONE. SOME WET SANDING AND BUFFING AND I'M HOME.
WEIGHT,43.5 OZ. BRODAK PAINT,HS ACRYLIC URETHANE CLEAR COAT.(FINISH PRO #8204) NICE STUFF, ONLY 8 HOURS DRYING TIME AND I WAS READY AND SANDING. HOPE TO TEST AT THE 07 KING ORANGE.

BLESSINGS AND A MERRY CHRISTMAS.
ALLEN

Leroy Heikes · « **Reply #15 on:** December 22, 2006, 08:47:41 AM »

Allen;
That is one nice looking Nobler!

Merry Christmas!

Leroy

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #16 on:** December 22, 2006, 09:00:40 AM »

Love it, tastfull colorfull and classy! Of course having worked on Ag aircraft yellow as a base color always works for me!

Airacobra · « **Reply #17 on:** December 22, 2006, 12:36:04 PM »

Nice job Allen, very well done!!!

Busby · « **Reply #18 on:** December 22, 2006, 01:44:07 PM »

Allen,
Instead of giving you my usual grief about paint,
I will simply state "Well Done".
Busby

Bill Little · « **Reply #19 on:** December 22, 2006, 02:25:25 PM »

Hi Allen,

I really like that paint scheme!

That will probably be "stolen" when I get around to mine,

Bill <><

James Lee · « **Reply #20 on:** December 22, 2006, 02:50:12 PM »

Allen
Really Awesome!!!

Good Luck at the KOI!!
Jim

Phil Coopy · « **Reply #21 on:** December 22, 2006, 04:03:02 PM »

WOW.....looking forward to seeing it at KOI..

Phil

john e. holliday · « **Reply #22 on:** December 23, 2006, 08:18:53 AM »

Allen that is one gorgeous paint job/scheme. Now can I send you mine when its ready for paint? Just kidding, DOC Holliday

Will Hinton · « **Reply #23 on:** December 23, 2006, 04:24:07 PM »

Okay Allen, 'fess up! The yellow is a result of mine and Kenny Stevens' influence, right? Looks like your usual great job.
Will

Jim Pollock · « **Reply #24 on:** December 23, 2006, 04:59:25 PM »

Will,

Naw - - That's gotta be the influence of Dale Barry's 2001 Nats advanced winner, except there's no checkerboards on the Nobler. Very nice job Allen!

Jim Pollock

Ward Van Duzer · « **Reply #25 on:** December 24, 2006, 10:04:14 AM »

And I was going to base mine on Bob's yellow one to be different! Oh well, I shouldn't take so long building...

Allen Goff · « **Reply #26 on:** December 24, 2006, 10:53:34 AM »

WARD; THANKS FOR POSTING THIS PICTURE, I HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE. HAD I SEEN IT I MIGHT HAVE COPIED IT'S GRAPHICS. I THINK YOU OUGHT TO GO AHEAD WITH YOUR PLANS FOR THE YELLOW NOBLER. COPIES ARE GOOD, IT'S SO HARD TO BE ORIGINAL NOW DAYS. SO MANY GREAT DESIGNS OVER THE YEARS BY ALL THE GREATS OF MODEL AEROBATICS. GOOD LUCK WITH YOU PROJECT.

BLESSINGS AND MERRY CHRISTMAS

Will Hinton · « **Reply #27 on:** December 24, 2006, 02:11:07 PM »

Ward,
They say there's no greater compliment than to be copied, so do Bob's scheme by all means! (If it were me I'd even try to get him to sign it.) That's a very pretty airplane no matter what color one likes!
and to "copy" Allen, MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!!

Garf · « **Reply #28 on:** December 24, 2006, 07:01:56 PM »

If I were to try to do a finish like that, it would weigh 5 pounds.

James Mills · « **Reply #29 on:** December 29, 2006, 09:09:18 PM »

Allen,

What did you use for the blocking coat (or primer coat, is this the same thing)?

Are you planning to be at the Ice O Lated?

James

Allen Goff · « **Reply #30 on:** December 30, 2006, 07:26:25 AM »

James.

The blocking coat is Polar Gray.I like it much better than silver. As for the Ice-O-Lated in Feb., Lord willen I'll be there.

To everyone, have a SAFE new years celabration.

Blessings
Allen

Bootlegger · « **Reply #31 on:** December 30, 2006, 11:12:15 AM »

Quote from: Allen Goff on November 04, 2006, 06:17:58 AM

Thanks for the kind words guys. I'm not totally sure on the colors yet, but am leaning towards purple and yellow with a touch of red. Will ink panel lines and of course AMA numbers, Gieseke Nobler, and FCM decal. Hope the put the blocking coat on this week. I'd really like for Bob to sign it before the last coats of clear goes on. My projected weight, around 45ozs. More later.

Blessings
Allen

Allen Goff · « **Reply #32 on:** December 30, 2006, 03:27:26 PM »

Just got back from AMA. Meet up with Roger Wildman and Mike McHenry and got a little flying in. (Dec. in Muncie. What a treat) Got four flights on the G Nobler and it shows lots of promise. I had the CG a little off, but I like what I see.

Blessings
Allen