Author Topic: In the last 5 years, what do you think are the most iconic new stuntship designs (Read 2340 times)

Scott Richlen · « **on:** July 01, 2022, 03:19:23 PM »

So, thinking back over the last 5 years what would you say are the most iconic stuntship designs? Let's consider new designs and enduring designs. This should be easy since the last 5 years were center-punched by Covid.

Since this is basically a visual thing, please post a picture of your candidate. Preferrably you'll be nominating someone else's plane, not your own.

Thanks!

Mike Griffin · « **Reply #1 on:** July 01, 2022, 03:54:35 PM »

Quote from: Scott Richlen on July 01, 2022, 03:19:23 PM

So, thinking back over the last 5 years what would you say are the most iconic stuntship designs? Let's consider new designs and enduring designs. This should be easy since the last 5 years were center-punched by Covid.

Since this is basically a visual thing, please post a picture of your candidate. Preferrably you'll be nominating someone else's plane, not your own.

Thanks!

Scott I am not sure if I understand your question. Are you limiting this to ONLY designs that have been introduced since 2017? I don't know what qualifiers you have in mind but one of the most "enduring" designs in my mind was Ted Fancher's IMITATION which I kitted a few years ago.

Mike

Ken Culbertson · « **Reply #2 on:** July 01, 2022, 04:36:42 PM »

Any of Bob Hunt's recent designs will endure and become iconic.

Ken

Scott Richlen · « **Reply #3 on:** July 01, 2022, 05:17:23 PM »

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Scott I am not sure if I understand your question.

Mike - however people want to interpret it is fine. Your pick of the Imitation is a good one, since my club is encouraging a club build of just that airplane!

Scott Richlen · « **Reply #4 on:** July 01, 2022, 05:21:15 PM »

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Any of Bob Hunt's recent designs will endure and become iconic.

That Bob - he's got a pretty good designer's eye, doesn't he? His last Genesis is spectacular! But, shhh!, don't tell him that - we want him to think they're not quite good enough so he'll keep designing and building.

Scott Richlen · « **Reply #5 on:** July 02, 2022, 06:57:26 AM »

OMG! I didn't know that I had the amazing power to unleash the Bob!

With great power comes great responsibility....

Scott Richlen · « **Reply #6 on:** July 02, 2022, 08:25:26 AM »

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And, speaking of iconic designs, your Silver Lancer is still one of the most character-filled models of the modern era. As I've been chiding you for many years, it needs to be published! Please tell the story here of that design; it's an interesting tale...

Thanks Bob! One of these days.....but in the meantime.......

Ummm - short version:

I got a kit (some guys were knocking out kits for a while, but I don't recall the company name) of the Genesis And not having the restraint to leave better than good enough alone, I got out the "white out" (if you had an inept office secretary, you became very familiar with this stuff) and proceeded to modify the plans based on a Frank Tinsley drawing from a 1936 (or there-abouts) Bill Barnes Flying Aces story. Cut, cut,cut, glue, glue, glue, sand, sand, sand (if you're not good at this, watch any Windy video...

) and paint, paint, paint. Taa-daa!

Flown at the Nebraska Nats in high winds. Now, if I could just find a picture of it....

Lauri Malila · « **Reply #7 on:** July 02, 2022, 10:28:25 AM »

Looking at the track record, I’d say the work of Burger & A. Yatsenko. L

Mike Griffin · « **Reply #8 on:** July 03, 2022, 11:30:15 AM »

I am certainly no expert on design but I would think the Nobler, especially the wing, set a precedent for future models that came afterward.

Mike

Steve Berry · « **Reply #9 on:** July 03, 2022, 12:23:42 PM »

For the last 5 years....for me, it would be TDMs Revolutions, his all-composite electric stunter that he has documented the build of on here. Helping to pave the way (at least in my view) for all-composite stunt ship design and construction.

Ken Culbertson · « **Reply #10 on:** July 03, 2022, 02:28:27 PM »

Quote from: Steve Berry on July 03, 2022, 12:23:42 PM

For the last 5 years....for me, it would be TDMs Revolutions, his all-composite electric stunter that he has documented the build of on here. Helping to pave the way (at least in my view) for all-composite stunt ship design and construction.

I can see that being true anywhere but in the USA. The average builder does not have the resources to build this way and with the BOM, for which I feel strongly both ways, it pretty much eliminates this type of plane from ever being mainstay. It still is a step forward, a big one.

Ken

Matt Colan · « **Reply #11 on:** July 03, 2022, 04:37:39 PM »

Over the last five years? I gotta go with Chris Cox’s Hellcat and composite MiG 3 series of airplanes. They look like they fly pretty good and look great!

I like my current plane too 😂

Scott Richlen · « **Reply #12 on:** July 03, 2022, 07:31:30 PM »

Matt:

How about some pictures? Yours too!

Norm Faith Jr. · « **Reply #13 on:** July 03, 2022, 11:38:50 PM »

Addressing the "last five years." (Bob contributions to C/L Stunt are enormous) IMHO...I consider "my" ship iconic.

Completed in 2017, intended to be flown at the NATs, but circumstances said otherwise. My design, built from scratch; Thai Angel II. Besides this thread needed some pictures.

Norm

fred cesquim · « **Reply #14 on:** July 04, 2022, 05:54:01 AM »

hard to beat Bob Hunt designs, either one here would be my choice
adn he´s one of a few that keeps designin and always improving along the last 50 decades, even more, he´s never afraid to look forward and try new type ofengines, finishing methods and construction technics
what a legend!

EddyR · « **Reply #15 on:** July 04, 2022, 12:18:19 PM »

50 decades

Howard Rush · « **Reply #16 on:** July 04, 2022, 12:22:47 PM »

He doesn’t look a day over 20.

Matt Colan · « **Reply #17 on:** July 04, 2022, 01:14:39 PM »

Quote from: Scott Richlen on July 03, 2022, 07:31:30 PM

Matt:

How about some pictures? Yours too!

Chris Cox’s Hellcats and MiG 3, and my plane from this morning’s sunrise flying

Bob Hudak · « **Reply #18 on:** July 04, 2022, 01:37:33 PM »

Bob Hunts Rounder has my vote. I don't remember who finished it.

fred cesquim · « **Reply #19 on:** July 04, 2022, 01:59:55 PM »

Quote from: EddyR on July 04, 2022, 12:18:19 PM

50 decades

LOL
how to make a good thing look bad
sorry Bob math is my weakest point

Doug Moisuk · « **Reply #20 on:** July 04, 2022, 06:38:30 PM »

Just to be a smart ass. Some say they are all Noblers. 😈😈

Jim Hoffman · « **Reply #21 on:** July 04, 2022, 08:54:23 PM »

Iconic definition:
1 : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an icon. 2a : widely recognized and well-established an iconic brand name. b : widely known and acknowledged especially for distinctive excellence an iconic writer a region's iconic wines.

I think the Impact, Thundergazer, SV-11 and it’s derivatives best fit the definition over the past 5 years.

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #22 on:** July 06, 2022, 11:36:42 AM »

Quote from: Jim Hoffman on July 04, 2022, 08:54:23 PM

Iconic definition:
1 : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an icon. 2a : widely recognized and well-established an iconic brand name. b : widely known and acknowledged especially for distinctive excellence an iconic writer a region's iconic wines.

I think the Impact, Thundergazer, SV-11 and it’s derivatives best fit the definition over the past 5 years.

Paul says his Impact design is real close to being N-30 legal...if it isn't already. The SV-11 is certainly not within the 5 year limit stated in the OP's question. The Thundergazer is the newest of those three, and is likely closer to 10 year mark.

Paul's "Anteater" design begat the Hellcox (sic) and Mig-3, so I'd have to say it was a pretty significant design. I'm just not sure what Paul calls it. Locally, if you say "Anteater", everybody knows which PW design you're refering to.

Steve