Author Topic: Gordan's finished classic Bellanca (Read 3448 times)

John Miller · « **on:** November 08, 2011, 12:33:27 PM »

Last night was club meeting. Gordan brought his finished Bellanca, and I happened to have my camera in my pocket. I hope you enjoy the photos.

Russ Danneman · « **Reply #1 on:** November 08, 2011, 12:43:53 PM »

Curtis Shipp · « **Reply #2 on:** November 08, 2011, 12:54:43 PM »

Pilots choice at any contest!!! Great detail. My hat is off to the builder.

greg maclachlan · « **Reply #3 on:** November 08, 2011, 01:07:47 PM »

Wow is right! Really nicely done...with cockpit detail too. Very unique and imaginative choice of aircraft to model. Thumbs Up! What's the motor?

Michael Boucher · « **Reply #4 on:** November 08, 2011, 02:00:48 PM »

That is one beautiful plane, wow! Mike

Will Hinton · « **Reply #5 on:** November 08, 2011, 02:55:19 PM »

What an artist Gordan is! He would blow most contests away in scale if he ever went that route!

Gordan Delaney · « **Reply #6 on:** November 08, 2011, 05:26:15 PM »

Greg,
The Engine is a Brodak 40. 594 sq.in. and 46 oz.

Thanks for the nice comments guys.

Gordy

Dennis Adamisin · « **Reply #7 on:** November 08, 2011, 05:40:14 PM »

Quote from: Gordan Delaney on November 08, 2011, 05:26:15 PM

Greg,
The Engine is a Brodak 40. 594 sq.in. and 46 oz.

Thanks for the nice comments guys.

Gordy

Stunning! and at that size/weight - That is spectacular!

Aaron Little · « **Reply #8 on:** November 08, 2011, 05:53:10 PM »

I have liked that airplane for years and thought about building many times.
That is an outstanding example of one.

Good work Gordan!

EddyR · « **Reply #9 on:** November 08, 2011, 07:43:27 PM »

It evan has a model magazine siting on the seat. I think that is his twin on the cover. Gordan how did you do that?
Ed

Gordan Delaney · « **Reply #10 on:** November 08, 2011, 08:00:07 PM »

Ed,
A friend of mine Ray Firkins reduce it and sent it to me. Don`t know how he did it. I know he did it on his putor.

Gordy

Dick Pacini · « **Reply #11 on:** November 08, 2011, 11:12:03 PM »

Now THAT'S a plane that should be kitted!

Mike Mulligan · « **Reply #12 on:** November 09, 2011, 01:13:01 AM »

Absolutely stunning Gordan!

I know that I usually overlook general aviation types when it comes to stunt. That is just brilliant!

Cheers,

Mike

Clint Ormosen · « **Reply #13 on:** November 09, 2011, 01:39:26 AM »

Absolutely beautiful, Gordan! I knew it would be. Can't wait to fly it....umm......I mean, see it at VSC.

Gene O'Keefe · « **Reply #14 on:** November 09, 2011, 02:46:00 AM »

Totally awesome ...a "20" pointer for sure !!!!

louie klein · « **Reply #15 on:** November 09, 2011, 07:26:25 AM »

One beautiful design and professional quality to boot! WOWSA!---LOUIE

Derek Barry · « **Reply #16 on:** November 09, 2011, 07:35:37 AM »

It looks great just like all of his other models. Well done Gordo

Derek

Gordon Tarbell · « **Reply #17 on:** November 11, 2011, 09:57:42 AM »

A short kit of this plane was offered awhile back . Anyone know of the size difference between the two?

Gordan Delaney · « **Reply #18 on:** November 11, 2011, 10:56:10 AM »

Gordon,

This is a James Young`s designed in from 1969. There is no difference in size. The short kit is the same. Hope this helps.

Gordy

Crist Rigotti · « **Reply #19 on:** November 15, 2011, 09:16:09 AM »

Very nice Gordan.

Howard Rush · « **Reply #20 on:** November 15, 2011, 05:52:44 PM »

Quote from: Crist Rigotti on November 15, 2011, 09:16:09 AM

Very nice Gordan.

It would be a shame to get oil on it, wouldn't it, Crist?

WhittleN · « **Reply #21 on:** November 16, 2011, 07:31:46 AM »

Or Oil and blood!

Them IC's are a danger - should be outlawed.

Norm

Gordan Delaney · « **Reply #22 on:** November 16, 2011, 08:50:58 AM »

Norm.

Ba Hum Bug

Gordy

kbf1kbf1 · « **Reply #23 on:** November 16, 2011, 11:30:52 AM »

Wonderful, Gordan, just wonderful. It should be displayed in the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, in a high end art gallery, auctioned off at Sotheby's. The cockpit is fabulous, the colors, my favorite. Good on you, you done real good. I can't wait to see it in person. My best to you.

Howard Rush · « **Reply #24 on:** November 16, 2011, 04:01:44 PM »

I have seen it in person. It's nice.

Bob Whitely · « **Reply #25 on:** November 16, 2011, 04:50:13 PM »

Gordy, That is one nice plane! Hope you bring it to VSC. It seems that those
electron powered toys are used pretty much by those that can't handle the
big iron anymore. I just watched an electric plane up at Golden State get put
on the trailer by a GASP! ice model. I can hardly believe that the nitro burner
could actually get the job done as all I hear is how great the electronic
toys worked. Heck one of the guys even crashed his electronic whiz-bang
toy when, and this is too funny, the electric power just quit! Amazing as I have
been told on many occasions that they were stupid proof. I'm just sayin'...RJ

Derek Barry · « **Reply #26 on:** November 17, 2011, 06:25:37 AM »

Quote from: Bob Whitely on November 16, 2011, 04:50:13 PM

Gordy, That is one nice plane! Hope you bring it to VSC. It seems that those
electron powered toys are used pretty much by those that can't handle the
big iron anymore. I just watched an electric plane up at Golden State get put
on the trailer by a GASP! ice model. I can hardly believe that the nitro burner
could actually get the job done as all I hear is how great the electronic
toys worked. Heck one of the guys even crashed his electronic whiz-bang
toy when, and this is too funny, the electric power just quit! Amazing as I have
been told on many occasions that they were stupid proof. I'm just sayin'...RJ

I love it!!!!!!!! Go get em RJ

Wait, I better be quiet, those electric boys get sensitive when I pick on them.

Hey Bob, did any of them catch on fire?

? Dangit I said I was going to be quiet. HA HA HA HA HA

Derek

john e. holliday · « **Reply #27 on:** November 17, 2011, 08:35:02 AM »

Watch it Derek, as you know how touchy some people can get. It is amazing how many people can dish it out, but then can't take it.

proparc · « **Reply #28 on:** November 18, 2011, 01:57:09 PM »

Quote from: Bob Whitely on November 16, 2011, 04:50:13 PM

It seems that those electron powered toys are used pretty much by those that can't handle the
big iron anymore. I'm just sayin'...RJ

Thats right Bob. Not only that, the "big iron" whipped serious booty at the F3A RC Pattern World Championships with a 1st and 2nd place finish, up against the absolute best electron setups flying today.

EVERYONE world wide was saying that I.C. in RC pattern was DEAD. Tell that to guys who handed them their 2 meter a#$e#$ in a sling.

Clint Ormosen · « **Reply #29 on:** November 18, 2011, 05:34:40 PM »

*THREAD DRIFT ALERT*

proparc · « **Reply #30 on:** November 18, 2011, 07:05:32 PM »

Quote from: Clint Ormosen on November 18, 2011, 05:34:40 PM

*THREAD DRIFT ALERT*

Your right Clint, I apologize. Gordon's plane is really nice looking. Has a strong 50's vibe to it.

Clint Ormosen · « **Reply #31 on:** November 18, 2011, 10:06:23 PM »

I'm lucky enough to have a short kit of the Bellanca. However, since it will be at least 10 years before everyone forgets how spectacular Gordan's is, I think I'll wait awile for this one.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #32 on:** November 19, 2011, 07:50:45 AM »

Hey Clint, you are not that far off from doing the plane justice. I remember your "Playboy" I think it was at VSC. You guys that have the patience and ability to finish models just makes me jealous.

Douglas Ames · « **Reply #33 on:** November 19, 2011, 07:56:38 AM »

Quote from: Dick Pacini on November 08, 2011, 11:12:03 PM

Now THAT'S a plane that should be kitted!

2nd that! It's rare to see a GA aircraft modeled. Very impressive, love the color choices.