Author Topic: ARGO 2 Casino Royale, My New Ride!! (Read 10533 times)

Dane Martin · « **Reply #50 on:** October 06, 2017, 03:12:10 PM »

Quote from: Dan McEntee on October 04, 2017, 05:00:39 PM

It really doesn't matter if it never flies. JAFHQ
Type at you later,
Dan McEntee

JAFHQ, took me a minute to get that one!

Avaiojet · « **Reply #51 on:** October 19, 2017, 07:23:11 AM »

Quote from: James Holford on October 06, 2017, 02:56:27 PM

Great work Charles. Better than some ive seen.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk

James,

Just saw your reply. Thanks for the kind words.

I haven't seen many CL models with extreme finishes or graphics "in person," except for photos, so I'm at a loss to judge the ARGO 2 against other CL models. And they always look better in photos don't they.

How's this, the ARGO 2 is better than some, not as good as others.

It's for sale!

Thanks again for the kind repy.

Charles

Edited for spelling.

Avaiojet · « **Reply #52 on:** July 21, 2018, 11:40:05 AM »

Almost had that anticipated maiden flight today with my ARGO 2 Casion Royale. Almost.

Next Saturday could be it. I hope so.

The model did look good at the flying field and in the hands of Dennis.

Thunderbird wing and moments.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #53 on:** July 21, 2018, 08:48:42 PM »

Oh Danny Boy still trying to make number one.

TDM · « **Reply #54 on:** July 21, 2018, 09:09:39 PM »

We are opposites Charles. You have planes and don't fly I don't have planes and want to fly. Got an idea You build them I fly them.
Motor break in 2-3hours in a day. I expect a motor broke in by next weekend and a maiden flight by Sunday. Better off come to Atlanta and fly at the contest.

Dan McEntee · « **Reply #55 on:** July 21, 2018, 10:24:02 PM »

Quote from: Avaiojet on July 21, 2018, 11:40:05 AM

Almost had that anticipated maiden flight today with my ARGO 2 Casion Royale. Almost.

Next Saturday could be it. I hope so.

The model did look good at the flying field and in the hands of Dennis.

Thunderbird wing and moments.

No balls, Huh?
Type at you later,
Dan McEntee

Sean McEntee · « **Reply #56 on:** July 21, 2018, 10:54:06 PM »

Quote from: Avaiojet on July 21, 2018, 11:40:05 AM

Almost had that anticipated maiden flight today with my ARGO 2 Casion Royale. Almost.

Next Saturday could be it. I hope so.

The model did look good at the flying field and in the hands of Dennis.

Thunderbird wing and moments.

Skip Chernoff · « **Reply #57 on:** July 24, 2018, 06:06:10 AM »

Guys, enough already with the ball busting and cyber snipeing . Clearly, Charles is a fine craftsman who builds nice models. What difference does it make to anyone here whether or not he flies them or goes to competitions? There is room for everyone here if you're a model builder,model flier ,or both!Lighten up,this negativity doesn't have any place here. Just my 2 cents......Cheers,PhillySkip

peabody · « **Reply #58 on:** July 24, 2018, 06:12:17 AM »

Although his politics suck, and he fails to grasp what pieces of art 19 or 20 point models are, Charles DOES fly, and builds pretty planes.
He's also a skilled craftsman who will work with you until a design (for stickers or mask) is finalized.

Have fun

Vincent Judd · « **Reply #59 on:** July 24, 2018, 09:16:35 AM »

Since I was very young, I was always taught to treat people the way you want them to treat you. I would never judge a person based on whether or not his creations can fly, just like I would never judge a car builder based on whether he drove his beautiful custom car every day or kept it in an air conditioned garage and only trailered it out to the shows. Who cares? My thoughts are that a beautiful car, just like a beautiful airplane, can be appreciated on face value alone, regardless of it's performance. Of course performance matters to those who love to win contests, but then the other side of the coin is a guy with a crappy looking airplane that just loves to fly and compete. He doesn't care if he finishes last, he just wants to fly and compete. Or maybe he doesn't want to compete at all, just wants to sport fly on the weekends with his buddies. I suppose some people would have a problem with that as well.

When someone submits a picture of his creation for us to look at, if you don't like the design, or don't particularly like the paint, that's your opinion, but I would never publicly ding someone because of my personal likes or dislikes. Again, drawing on my upbringing, I was always taught that if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. Creative criticism is one thing, negative keyboard slamming is another. I'm guessing that there are people lurking out there who are afraid to post or comment on anything because they're afraid of what might come back at them.

I have worked with Charles on my last two airplanes. He has spent a lot of time with me discussing the best way to do certain things. I appreciate his help and value his friendship. His products are top notch, I would recommend his graphics and vinyl to anyone.

As someone used to say, "there's room in this hobby for everyone". Why attack someone who obviously loves building and maybe doesn't really enjoy flying all that much?

This is such a great place to gather information. I've personally received a ton of help from complete strangers and I really appreciate that. Can't we just keep things positive and friendly here? Who cares if someone's airplanes is a contest winner or a wall ornament?

Randy Cuberly · « **Reply #60 on:** July 24, 2018, 08:36:06 PM »

Quote from: Avaiojet on October 04, 2017, 12:24:42 PM

I was weighing the GBR3 and the parts to it, so I thought why not weigh the ARGO 2.

The ARGO 2 weighs 3lbs 4oz if anyone is interested.

And that IS what it weighs.

CB

Then it must have about a 32 inch wingspan!

Oh Well...It is unquestionably Very Pretty!

Sorta like my first wife...Just not very functional!

Randy Cuberly

RC Storick · « **Reply #61 on:** July 25, 2018, 04:08:10 AM »

I have never seen Charle's airplane in person however from the pictures they look top notch. His design eye is not my cup of tea but none the less (that is my mind's eye) it is his creation. The workmanship and finish are what one should strive for.

His way of doing things are not mine but the end results are what HE sees. Is that a problem? Some will never go to the NATS some may never fly their creations due to physical issues, who cares! Judge not lest Ye be Judged.

Looks good Charles Carry on!

fred cesquim · « **Reply #62 on:** July 25, 2018, 06:38:59 AM »

Charles, keep psoting your work of art
regardless if they will fly or not, they are nice to see, when someone´s strive for such superb finish is a joy.
so what´s the point of asking 300000 times if they will fly or not? it doesen´t matter
i have build hundreds ( yes hundreds) of planes for clients along 30 years and i guess that abut 30% never flew!
congratulations again Charles, look forward to see the next job!

Randy Cuberly · « **Reply #63 on:** July 25, 2018, 06:06:56 PM »

Well, This is called Stunt Hanger. I thought that would make it a Stunt Forum. I guess there's room for "Aerial Art" if Sparky says there is. I don't really care one way or the other but do get a little tired of the "fawning" over something that's supposed to be a flying airplane and "stunt plane" and everyone "fawning" knows it will never fly STUNT!

However it's Sparky's Forum and he has the reigns on what happens here!

Sorry I joined into this "fray".

Randy Cuberly

Skip Chernoff · « **Reply #64 on:** July 26, 2018, 05:09:43 AM »

Yeah, it's called Stunt Hanger but it is not ALL about "stunt" .Look at all of the different categories listed in the "general discussion" sections. Look, I consider myself a "stunt flier" but because of the other stuff offered here, I learned about carrier and speed events that I enjoyed thoroughly this summer. Randy ,not everyone here is fawning over Charles' models. Those that wish to compliment him do so.Many don't care either way......and some seem to enjoy breaking his stones. I agree with Vince .If you've got nothing nice to say ,say nothing. Peace,Skip

TDM · « **Reply #65 on:** July 26, 2018, 06:39:24 AM »

Charles good work on this bird. I love the artistic balance you achieve in your paint scheme. There is a beautiful harmony in the paint job, I love how everything works together. I always appreciate that in all your creations that I know of.

What I said before is because of how I am. I take short cuts to finish a model because I can't wait to fly them and I get tired of building them sometimes. The most appearance points I have ever got was 15. I always think that a person should do whatever makes them happy not whatever makes the ones around them happy. If you ever decide to put this bird in the air or not is your decision alone. If i can help in any way I will. Frankly I think it would be a great bird in the air. It is nice to get fulfillment from creating, but it brings it to full fulfillment, when the creation becomes what was meant to be. I would love to fly it.

Avaiojet · « **Reply #66 on:** July 30, 2018, 05:37:50 PM »

The Argo 2 weighs 3lbs 4oz. That's 3 x 16oz plus 4oz. Unless I have it wrong that's

52 oz.

Like the weight or not, I don't care because it's a great weight for what the model is and it's the truth.

The Argo 2 started out as a Thunderbird.

It's all explained in the Argo 2 Build Thread.

Will Hinton · « **Reply #67 on:** July 30, 2018, 08:13:10 PM »

I totally agree with all the positive and live and let live statements above. For crying out loud people, some of us need to grow up and quit being bullies.