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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: Mike Spiess on May 06, 2008, 02:55:40 PM
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Here I thought I would get a photo of my planes before I start flying(crashing) for the season. while they still look good. The first photo is the ones I built this winter and have not flown yet. A Brodak P51, Brodak Super Clown ad a Challenger designed by a friend of mine. The P51 is 42oz, the Clown is 32oz and the Challenger is 26oz. The second is of the flyable Fleet. With the new planes are a Banshee with a LA 40, a TF Nobler with a Fox 40 and a TF Tudor with a Fox 50. The Banshee has the most flight time on it and rebuilt a couple times. I have yet to get the Tudor trimed yet. And the Nobler has too big a motor in it. Oh well I think I heard someone say you can never have too much power.
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How 'bout this one?
I couldn't begin to post pics of my entire "flyable fleet". I collect airplanes like screens collect flies. there are no doubt many that will never fly again just because I don't have time to get around to them all. A little frustrating when I want to build a new one and have to think about where I'm gonna put it. Not mention justify it to wifey.
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Mine is here: http://stunthanger.com/smf/index.php?topic=9257.0
Though it has more colors now.
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Well let' see the colors. #^
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ARC Strega
RO-JETT 65 Now using 14-5 Zinger pro prop
mid 70 oz range
Monokote/Klasskote epoxy
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Mike,
I just got a second color on it about an hour ago. I'll pull tape tomorrow. When I get the rest on, I'll post a picture.
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Nice planes, I really like the p-51. Good Job.
Terry
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Mike,
What is the wing covering on the Super Clown? Refreshingly different looking. It reminds me of when we used women's silk scarves to cover combat planes when I was a kid.
Thanks,
Kim Mortimore
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Kim it's from a silk skirt my wife gave me. I have enough for at least 2 more planes. So plan on seeing more of it from me. Yea there use to be a family here in St Peter that flew allot of C/L back in the 50s and 60s and almost all their planes were covered with silk scarves and clear dope. So when I think about old planes they don't look right without flowers or paisley. n~
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Just finished this : Jamison Special, foam wing from Crist Rigotti. Powered by a OS 35 S reworked by Randy Smith. Ultracote on the wings,stab and elev. Krylon on the fuselage. 32 3/4 oz.
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First flight this sunday flew well concidering 20KPM winds and gusting higher
needs some more tip weight and more speed RPM was to low my fault! I'am going to shorten lines too, down to 62' did not try any stunts just way to windy but was very stable in level flight hopefully get out this weekend
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I hope this picture post well. This what I spent my winter on!
Thanks, Terry
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Here is my 680 square inch, 60" span home design, modelled off Brian Eather's Starduster from the early '80s. (Pre Firecracker.)
Powered by an ST60.
Flies well and has a take-apart wing to fit in my car.
(http://)
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Just flew this one today
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Just finished this : Jamison Special, foam wing from Crist Rigotti. Powered by a OS 35 S reworked by Randy Smith. Ultracote on the wings,stab and elev. Krylon on the fuselage. 32 3/4 oz.
Nice lookin Jamison Lee. Hope she flies well. (PE**) (PE**) (PE**)
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Nice planes and good work guys. Seem that the great builders are in CL there days. RC is taken over buy ARF.
Bandolero, please post a picture of your plane taken apart.
Thanks, Terry B.
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Brand new Arctic Fox. Just finished and waiting for good flying weather for test flights. Powered by GMA Fox 35. ABC engine.
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Hi guys,
I painted the silver base coat and before I finished her, wanted to be sure she would fly. I guess I have to finish her, flew great. This plane has a nobler arf wing, an ares fuse and tail section is just something I dreamed up. Using a Merco 40 with a three blade prop. Made a 5 1/2 ounce tank for her. Complete she weighs out at 45 ounces. I made about fourteen different canopies for her, still don't care much for this one. I plan on painting the fuse with Candy Apple Red, using the silver base color as pin strip lines to break up the other colors. Of coarse there will be black on the fuse, also orange and maybe some white. This plane is for my brother, so he's not going to let me get away with just using one color. Randy has being giving me some great advice and I hope she turns out to be a nice looking toy. Really don't care about points just want a nice looking toy. Have a great day and keep them in the air, Gary.
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Gary: Need a bigger picture it won't enlarge and can't see it.
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Leo, the "Artic Fox" looks super great. Hope it flies as well as it looks. DOC Holliday
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Here is my new Score, I finally got the patter in with it this past Saturday. But there is still a whole bunch of triming to get through. At least the engine is now delivering.
Andy
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OK here is two of the three that will rise from the shop this season.. The 3rd is in the finishing stages and comming slowley as I am sick of painting...
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Not quite ready to go, but it's close.
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Just remember, Nils, the main thing is, are you having fun? n~
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My new one is here
http://stunthanger.com/smf/index.php?topic=9194.0
not as elaborate as some, but I think it will serve its purpose this year.
Randy, we are supposed to have 80 degree weather this weekend, why dont you come over and enjoy it ?
lol
yeah I know, but I hope to get some flying in this weekend between working and working
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Hi Ray, Is that ,"Otto"? Have you flown it yet? Mike :)
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My newest plane is not really new. It is a Brodak Cardinal that I had hanging on the wall and with the help of Randy Taube in CA, I converted it into an electric profile. It is ready to fly with timer and speed controller all programmed and batteries charged. Looking for first flight next week.
Ron Hook
Goodyear, AZ
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Bearcat from Brodak kit for carrier with O.S.Max 35 and an old tornado 9-6 3 blade prop
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John,
What prop is that?
Thanks,
Kim Mortimore
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Hi John
That is a nice Bearcat. One of the cleanest iv'e seen, nice job.
have fun AP^
Bryan
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Not quite ready to go, but it's close.
Nils,
Um, WOW!!!!
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Watch out Philly, Nils is getting ready to bust loose.
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Well it is almost ready to glue up. All the part are built.
Scratch built Cardinal with a foam wing. Power is LA .46. All wrapped in $kote.
Paul H^^
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Well, it's not quite ready. It's now sanded out and buffed up and the hinges are drying in the main airframe. Control surfaces on tomorrow and final assembly along with wrapping the leadouts. But here it is, more or less. The new classic ride.
Guess I should show that it's done. Here's another picture, ready except for wrapping the leadouts.
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Its a beauty! I am working a new one too.
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I think I heard someone say they were going for a simple paint scheme. n~ If that's what you call simple I can't wait to see your complicated scheme. #^
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well we tried to keep Randy in check, but he resists,, everyone was hoping for simple so ours dont look so bad, ok so I was hoping for simple,, so mine would look better,, alas, not to be, hes done it again, beautifull as usual
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Well, it's not quite ready. It's now sanded out and buffed up and the hinges are drying in the main airframe. Control surfaces on tomorrow and final assembly along with wrapping the leadouts. But here it is, more or less. The new classic ride
As stated it was supposed to be simple. Now why is race number on wrong wing tip or has rules been changed? Looks gorgeous Randy. Can I send my next one to you for paint scheme. I think to meet rules all I have to do is build, put on primer coats and final clear. DOC Holliday
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What? This is simple. I could post of picture of my plane "Dangerous". Now that was a tough paint scheme. This was pretty easy. I only have maybe 6 hours total in taping instead of 8 hours for each color. ;D
As usual, it looks better in the pictures than live. I went really light on the base color and on the clear. Unfortunately, I have rubbed through in a couple of areas. Not too noticable and mostly on the bottom, but it will be serviceable, I think.
Someday, I'm going to take the time and do a real "20 pointer". But it will probably be a toad.
Doc,
Reno planes go fast and turn left with the right wingtip high in the air. Some put in on the left wing low, others on the right wing high, but the orientation is the same.
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What? This is simple. I could post of picture of my plane "Dangerous".
Your photos are outstanding....I would love to see that "Dangerous" again.
CONGRATS ON SUCH A BEAUTIFUL "SHOE!" This model should look "posilutely-absotilivilleee' awesome in the air. Those color choices look great with both a grey and a bright blue ski background.
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S?P ~> #^
Been 2 weeks since completed. Maybe this weekend! y1 y1
SV-11/w PA-61 piped.
Gene
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See, now Gene knows how to build an airplane. Man that is pretty.
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See, now Gene knows how to build an airplane. Man that is pretty.
BOTH...Gene and Randy really know how to build and fine-finish airplanes...
HUMMM?
Hey Grunts.....CHECK OUT THE COLOR SCHEMES on Randy and Pete's air-art.
"Colors of a Feather...stick together????" Great choices of colors Gene and Randy!
Both models...are truly outstanding in their fields...or should I say..."Tarmac?" H^^
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Hi Ray, Is that ,"Otto"? Have you flown it yet? Mike :)
Hi Mike,
"Otto the Junior Gyro", a 1/2A scaled version of the original "Otto the Gyro". Knowing nothing about autogyros, I had to kinda guess at balance point, rotor swept area, etc. Not yet flown, have no idea if it even will. Promise you, when I know we'll all know!
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Shultzie,
Hey, when I'm all growed up, I wanna be like Gene. The guy has an eye for detail, that's certain.