Author Topic: How many scratch builders? (Read 6160 times)

RC Storick · « **on:** March 10, 2014, 10:47:20 PM »

Next months give away is for a Ringmaster 576 by Dee Rice and Pat Johnston. This is a set of plans and a molded leading edge only. Its a long way from a short kit but it has all the patterns to build it. Would anyone be interested in this? .46 size engine.

For everyone who has donated in the past we thank you! But the only way to continue the giveaways is through donations. So I encourage those who have not donate this year to consider doing so. If you a type of guy who has kits he will never build send me a PM and we will take those too. The ones that do not make there way to the giveaways here will find their way to the NATS beginners class. For those type donations send me a PM. For the other type please use the donation page.

http://stunthanger.com/smf/index.php?topic=33469.0

wwwarbird · « **Reply #1 on:** March 10, 2014, 11:54:20 PM »

I've got a 576 short kit with plans on my shelf, but some molded L/E's for it would sure be nice. Got a new Merco .49 sittin' here too.

Edit: Oops! Sorry, I jumped the gun there, I've got the 526.

Bill Little · « **Reply #2 on:** March 11, 2014, 12:01:17 AM »

The RM 576 is a very capable model. Fully pattern capable at a pretty high level. Even though I cannot win, it would make someone a great flying model.

BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM

Glenn (Gravitywell) Reach · « **Reply #3 on:** March 11, 2014, 12:19:31 AM »

I sure would be, I love RM's in all there iterations!

Doug Burright · « **Reply #4 on:** March 11, 2014, 02:58:58 AM »

I would love to have this prize! Nearly all of the planes I build are from scratch. Some started out with plans only, though. The Stunt-Stang...I didn't even make plans, just scratched it out of the wood. I love solving the construction issues, and the order of assembly, to make everything come out right!, and in the end-I get to fly it! This would be perfect for me, and I love Ringmasters! Draw my name for this one...you won't be disappointed. Thanks for the opportunity!

Bootlegger · « **Reply #5 on:** March 11, 2014, 05:26:14 AM »

I am ALL IN...Most of my building is scratch, as in make a cake from "scratch"...

Scott Richlen · « **Reply #6 on:** March 11, 2014, 05:57:13 AM »

What does a RM 576 look like? Is it a larger Ringmaster, still a profile fuselage?

Can anyone post pictures?

Thanks,
Scott

Crist Rigotti · « **Reply #7 on:** March 11, 2014, 06:19:36 AM »

I'm a scratch builder.

Bill Schwagerman · « **Reply #8 on:** March 11, 2014, 06:33:25 AM »

john e. holliday · « **Reply #9 on:** March 11, 2014, 07:57:49 AM »

Yes it is a larger version of a Ringmaster. My type of plane, count the old DOC in.

John Cralley · « **Reply #10 on:** March 11, 2014, 08:46:07 AM »

Just look at my signature!

Duke.Johnson · « **Reply #11 on:** March 11, 2014, 09:06:51 AM »

What a fine addition to the RM fleet! I'd be in!

Joe Just · « **Reply #12 on:** March 11, 2014, 09:13:53 AM »

OK Duke, If I win I will give it to one of your sons.
Joe Just

RC Storick · « **Reply #13 on:** March 11, 2014, 09:16:56 AM »

For everyone who has donated in the past we thank you! But the only way to continue the giveaways is through donations. So I encourage those who have not donate this year to consider doing so. If you a type of guy who has kits he will never build send me a PM and we will take those too. The ones that do not make there way to the giveaways here will find their way to the NATS beginners class. For those type donations send me a PM. For the other type please use the donation page.

http://stunthanger.com/smf/index.php?topic=33469.0

Mike Griffin · « **Reply #14 on:** March 11, 2014, 09:17:42 AM »

I think it would be worthwhile to do it Robert. You can count me in.

Mike

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #15 on:** March 11, 2014, 10:52:54 AM »

The Ringmaster 576 is basically an updated profile,,
it looks like a ringmaster but it has a modern airfoil and altered dimensions to make it a competative design,,
they fly quite well from what I have seen,,

Kozmo77 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 11, 2014, 11:09:03 AM »

I build primarily scratch- I could not envision wanting an ARF. Not a put down- just that being a modeler means your hands and mind can do almost anything. Building a plane from hand drawn plans is a thrill and I wouldn't turn down a gimme, but I have planes and projects so hopefully someone with dreams can win. Thanks Admiral.

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #17 on:** March 11, 2014, 12:34:44 PM »

I mostly build from scratch, and that would certainly be something I might actually put together.

Motorman · « **Reply #18 on:** March 11, 2014, 03:24:33 PM »

Is building from someones plans really scratch building?

Clancy Arnold · « **Reply #19 on:** March 11, 2014, 04:48:35 PM »

Most Scale builders are Scratch builders.
Clancy

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #20 on:** March 11, 2014, 04:59:49 PM »

Me included...

Marcus

KenP51 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 11, 2014, 05:17:32 PM »

Scratch building is all I have done since around 95, 96, and most of my builds are my own design.

Ken Pitts

Avaiojet · « **Reply #22 on:** March 11, 2014, 05:48:15 PM »

Well, certainly my scratch builds are my own design, even when I re-design them.

Juan Valentin · « **Reply #23 on:** March 11, 2014, 06:36:15 PM »

I`m a scratch builder,my first scratchbuilt was a Bill Netzeband PAT 1 with a Cox Thimble Drome .049 from a crashed Ready to fly Cox P-40. I used the plan in the Model Airplane News Oct 1966 issue to build it.
Juan

James D. Hayes · « **Reply #24 on:** March 11, 2014, 07:35:37 PM »

I'm in, I love scratch building

Jim Hayes

wwwarbird · « **Reply #25 on:** March 11, 2014, 09:23:51 PM »

Quote from: Motorman on March 11, 2014, 03:24:33 PM

Is building from someones plans really scratch building?

Yes. If it wasn't a kit, you built it from scratch.

Motorman · « **Reply #26 on:** March 11, 2014, 10:01:37 PM »

Quote from: wwwarbird on March 11, 2014, 09:23:51 PM

Yes. If it wasn't a kit, you built it from scratch.

I thought it meant you scratch your head and come up with something.

MM

wwwarbird · « **Reply #27 on:** March 11, 2014, 10:50:36 PM »

Quote from: Motorman on March 11, 2014, 10:01:37 PM

I thought it meant you scratch your head and come up with something.

MM

That counts too.

KenP51 · « **Reply #28 on:** March 12, 2014, 04:55:14 AM »

Quote from: Motorman on March 11, 2014, 10:01:37 PM

I thought it meant you scratch your head and come up with something.

MM

Oh you watch me build did ya

Ken Pitts

proparc · « **Reply #29 on:** March 12, 2014, 08:39:17 AM »

Been scratch building so long, I have to hide how long I have been doing it.

I just got an RC kit the other day, and I couldn't stop fondling the parts-its been so long since I have seen a kit.

Richard Grogan · « **Reply #30 on:** March 12, 2014, 05:20:11 PM »

Quote from: Scott Richlen on March 11, 2014, 05:57:13 AM

What does a RM 576 look like? Is it a larger Ringmaster, still a profile fuselage?

Can anyone post pictures?

Thanks,
Scott

here you go, the original prototype. 576 sq. inches of wing area with flaps( flaps are optional in your build) The blurry picture shows the size difference to a S1 Ringmaster...

Scott Richlen · « **Reply #31 on:** March 12, 2014, 08:59:05 PM »

Thanks! That is a really good-looking ship! LA-46?

Scott

Richard Grogan · « **Reply #32 on:** March 12, 2014, 11:11:01 PM »

Quote from: Scott Richlen on March 12, 2014, 08:59:05 PM

Thanks! That is a really good-looking ship! LA-46?

Scott

Yep, LA46. The thing flies like its on rails with it. It truly is a profile model that performs at the highest level.

Joe Gilbert · « **Reply #33 on:** March 13, 2014, 06:45:57 AM »

Richard is right, it is a very good plane ,build it with the flaps power with a LA 46 62 foot lines a Thunder Tiger 11.5x4.5 prop and you will have to pratice to get better than the plane.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #34 on:** March 13, 2014, 10:26:20 AM »

Hey, all my planes are better than I am.

Would like to add to the Ringmaster collection.

t michael jennings · « **Reply #35 on:** March 14, 2014, 06:39:00 PM »

Robert,

I am a scratch builder.

My aircraft use Fox 40 ABC Deluxe and now I am using OS Max 46LA engines.

Prefer about 50 inch wingspan. This wing span is easier to transport and fits in our van.

T Michael Jennings

Knoxville, TN.

Gerald Arana · « **Reply #36 on:** March 14, 2014, 07:19:28 PM »

Scratch building? Humm............I've been "scratch" building for 65 years.

In fact, my first full body (gliders excluded) rubber powered model airplane was scratch built. I designed it on a grocery bag (opened up) and my deceased brother aided (corrected) my profile view so it wouldn't collapse when I wound it up. Dad gave me a sheet of 1/8" balsa to strip into 1/8" sq's and I built the whole thing from it!

Covered it with silk span too!

It didn't fly worth s&^%, but I was only 9 years old! I've been building, modifying, repairing, designing etc., etc. ever since, with the exception of a few teenage years off to chase girls.....big mistake; I caught one.

Jerry

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