Author Topic: Kit Survey... (Read 9134 times)

builditright · « **on:** June 16, 2010, 03:41:11 PM »

Would anyone be interested in a kit of Randy Powell's Ringmaster Deluxe?

Dan Labine · « **Reply #1 on:** June 16, 2010, 03:43:41 PM »

I'm interested..

George Grossardt · « **Reply #2 on:** June 16, 2010, 06:58:39 PM »

Look's interesting. I'd consider one.

Paul Wood · « **Reply #3 on:** June 16, 2010, 08:00:07 PM »

Walter,

Absolutely! I'd love to have one (or two).

Paul

Gordon Tarbell · « **Reply #4 on:** June 16, 2010, 08:24:59 PM »

Certainly!

Scott Hartford · « **Reply #5 on:** June 16, 2010, 08:27:46 PM »

But, of course!

Randy Powell · « **Reply #6 on:** June 18, 2010, 09:50:15 AM »

It's a fun plane. Easy to keep light with nice wind penetration.

Dalton Hammett · « **Reply #7 on:** June 21, 2010, 02:23:50 PM »

Hi Walter

I think that one would interest me...........

Dalton H.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #8 on:** June 29, 2010, 11:40:18 AM »

Well, if Dick can get on a flog his design ....

A few more interested and perhaps Walt will consider this one.

Peter Ferguson · « **Reply #9 on:** July 04, 2010, 05:31:58 PM »

Walter, I would be interested in purchasing a kit of that plane. I was the launcher on its fatal flight.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #10 on:** July 06, 2010, 10:00:05 AM »

I would point out that the fatal flight was in no way due to the launcher.

Ed Keller · « **Reply #11 on:** July 06, 2010, 12:41:38 PM »

Randy - What is the covering on the wings? What was your final wght? Thanks, Ed

Randy Powell · « **Reply #12 on:** July 06, 2010, 01:55:36 PM »

Ed,

The original was covered with transparent Red Baron iron on. Pretty basic stuff.

The failure happen due to a poor decision on my part. I put in a substandard bellcrank. It was one of those "oh, that will be OK" decisions we sometimes make at 11:30 on Saturday night after too many hours in the shop. Too bad, too. The original was one of the best flying planes I've ever owned. I hope the new version is as good. It's just about done.

Greg L Bahrman · « **Reply #13 on:** July 09, 2010, 08:11:53 PM »

Cool plane...I'm in for the plane and the cf gear.

builditright · « **Reply #14 on:** July 21, 2010, 12:57:03 PM »

Hi Guys...

I really could use a few more people to be interested and to commit to make this happen.

dennis lipsett · « **Reply #15 on:** July 21, 2010, 01:03:52 PM »

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHH

Rngmaster Delux

Must have one.

Dennis

Bill Little · « **Reply #16 on:** July 21, 2010, 01:15:53 PM »

Quote from: builditright on July 21, 2010, 12:57:03 PM

Hi Guys...

I really could use a few more people to be interested and to commit to make this happen.

Any possibilities of a Short Kit? Might be a possibility of doing both a full and short version? (just might add more sales)

Bill

Randy Powell · « **Reply #17 on:** July 21, 2010, 02:17:59 PM »

Just so you guys know I really am working on a new one...

Original plane was a bit heavy since it was built largely out of the scrap box with whatever I happened to have around including the covering. Ready to fly weight was about 56oz. The new one has a projected all up weight, ready to fly of about 48-50oz. Should be a good plane.

Vince Mankowski · « **Reply #18 on:** July 24, 2010, 09:20:34 PM »

Interested..... what ballpark price range?

Ron Merrill · « **Reply #19 on:** July 25, 2010, 09:14:28 AM »

Walter, I'm interested.

Ron.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #20 on:** July 26, 2010, 07:09:03 AM »

Walter, I have sent a PM.

mike hartung · « **Reply #21 on:** July 26, 2010, 04:13:07 PM »

Walter count me in as wanting a full kit, not many hobby shops in north central Maine.

John Hammonds · « **Reply #22 on:** July 26, 2010, 05:51:36 PM »

I would definitely be interested in a "Short Kit" if one were available.

TTFN
John.

builditright · « **Reply #23 on:** July 30, 2010, 10:44:30 AM »

Quote from: Vince Mankowski on July 24, 2010, 09:20:34 PM

Interested..... what ballpark price range?

Hi Vince, we don't have a price yet

Randy Powell · « **Reply #24 on:** July 30, 2010, 12:10:06 PM »

How many of you guys would want the carbon gear I did on the original (or similar). It would probably add to the final price of the kit so that would be a consideration.

mike hartung · « **Reply #25 on:** July 30, 2010, 12:16:28 PM »

I would spring for the gear.

dennis lipsett · « **Reply #26 on:** July 30, 2010, 03:45:06 PM »

Randy,
If those gears are all hand fabricated then you right about cost. And since i know of no automated method of making them it is worth the money.
If Walt does it a,t this stage of developement I'm in for the gear also.
Dennis

Randy Powell · « **Reply #27 on:** July 30, 2010, 04:28:28 PM »

Dennis,

I'd probably be the one making the gears. If I can get a mold I'm happy with. I may recruit Howard Rush to help me.

Peter Ferguson · « **Reply #28 on:** July 30, 2010, 11:24:43 PM »

It just wouldn't be right w/o the carbon gear. I'm game.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #29 on:** July 31, 2010, 02:00:39 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on July 30, 2010, 04:28:28 PM

Dennis,

I'd probably be the one making the gears. If I can get a mold I'm happy with. I may recruit Howard Rush to help me.

Will the gear be less than a C note in price?

Bill Smith · « **Reply #30 on:** July 31, 2010, 04:14:57 PM »

I would like one if you make it.

Dan Labine · « **Reply #31 on:** July 31, 2010, 04:51:46 PM »

Well Walter do I save up my pennies for this one?

I have a OS 40 VF with a pipe waiting for a home..

Dan

builditright · « **Reply #32 on:** July 31, 2010, 06:01:00 PM »

Quote from: Dan Labine on July 31, 2010, 04:51:46 PM

Well Walter do I save up my pennies for this one?

I have a OS 40 VF with a pipe waiting for a home..

Dan

Well it would appear there are enough interested,
now to figure out the cost and whether it will be a full or short kit.
either way I'll have to wait to see what the geat will cost from Randy.

Randy Cuberly · « **Reply #33 on:** July 31, 2010, 06:21:34 PM »

Quote from: builditright on July 21, 2010, 12:57:03 PM

Hi Guys...

I really could use a few more people to be interested and to commit to make this happen.

Well Walter...count me for one more...I really like the airplane.

Randy Cuberly

Bill Little · « **Reply #34 on:** July 31, 2010, 08:12:02 PM »

Hi Walter,

I would suggest that you allow those that would want the CF gear to deal directly with Randy. Include an aluminum gear in the kit. That would save you, and Randy, both the time and money of the CF gear.

Just a thought...........

Bill

Randy Powell · « **Reply #35 on:** July 31, 2010, 10:15:02 PM »

First flights today demonstrated that the gear works pretty well. But truth is, an aluminium gear would probably work fine. But the CF gear looks cool.

builditright · « **Reply #36 on:** August 01, 2010, 05:25:46 AM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on July 31, 2010, 10:15:02 PM

First flights today demonstrated that the gear works pretty well. But truth is, an aluminium gear would probably work fine. But the CF gear looks cool.

Randy,

since you have the plane in front of you, what aluminum gear would best fit the R.M.D.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #37 on:** August 01, 2010, 06:49:34 AM »

I have a set of gear from Eric Rule of RSM Dist. that looks good on my Primary Force.

Wade Bognuda · « **Reply #38 on:** August 01, 2010, 02:18:08 PM »

I'm in.............

sadams714441 · « **Reply #39 on:** August 02, 2010, 07:51:01 PM »

Hi
You could add me also please

Steve

Randy Powell · « **Reply #40 on:** August 09, 2010, 11:06:50 PM »

>>since you have the plane in front of you, what aluminum gear would best fit the R.M.D. <<

Walter,

I suspect that most any aluminium gear would work OK. Just have to make sure that the stance is wide enough (I'll have to get out an measure to give a number - I'll do that tomorrow).

I was looking at doing the carbon gear, but I suspect, as I've been checking things out that the cost would probably be prohibitive. I do mostly prototyping molds for personal use. They work fine for two or even three pulls. But to do 20+ sets, I'd need a production mold. They can be a bit steep to make. So, I'm checking on that now to see if it's reasonable to do.

Randy

john e. holliday · « **Reply #41 on:** August 10, 2010, 08:45:49 AM »

The carbon gear I have cost me $40.00 each. I can make a lot of aluminum gear for that.

Walter, have you seta price for deposit yet? jeh