Author Topic: Let's see your new planes (Read 4216 times)

Mike Spiess · « **on:** May 06, 2008, 02:55:40 PM »

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.

minnesotamodeler · « **Reply #1 on:** May 06, 2008, 03:05:23 PM »

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.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #2 on:** May 06, 2008, 03:42:34 PM »

Mine is here: http://stunthanger.com/smf/index.php?topic=9257.0

Though it has more colors now.

Mike Spiess · « **Reply #3 on:** May 06, 2008, 04:05:45 PM »

Well let' see the colors.

Mike Greb · « **Reply #4 on:** May 06, 2008, 08:20:28 PM »

ARC Strega
RO-JETT 65 Now using 14-5 Zinger pro prop
mid 70 oz range
Monokote/Klasskote epoxy

Randy Powell · « **Reply #5 on:** May 06, 2008, 10:50:46 PM »

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.

Terry Bolin · « **Reply #6 on:** May 07, 2008, 05:06:38 AM »

Nice planes, I really like the p-51. Good Job.
Terry

Kim Mortimore · « **Reply #7 on:** May 07, 2008, 12:28:27 PM »

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

Mike Spiess · « **Reply #8 on:** May 07, 2008, 02:29:35 PM »

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.

Leester · « **Reply #9 on:** May 07, 2008, 03:24:37 PM »

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.

Brian Thwaites · « **Reply #10 on:** May 07, 2008, 05:29:07 PM »

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

Terry Bolin · « **Reply #11 on:** May 07, 2008, 05:40:37 PM »

I hope this picture post well. This what I spent my winter on!
Thanks, Terry

Russell Bond · « **Reply #12 on:** May 10, 2008, 07:45:32 PM »

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.

dennis lipsett · « **Reply #13 on:** May 10, 2008, 09:45:11 PM »

Just flew this one today

Leo Mehl · « **Reply #14 on:** May 10, 2008, 09:48:08 PM »

Quote from: Leester on May 07, 2008, 03:24:37 PM

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.

Terry Bolin · « **Reply #15 on:** May 11, 2008, 08:42:59 AM »

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.

Leo Mehl · « **Reply #16 on:** May 11, 2008, 10:43:25 PM »

Brand new Arctic Fox. Just finished and waiting for good flying weather for test flights. Powered by GMA Fox 35. ABC engine.

Gary Anderson · « **Reply #17 on:** May 12, 2008, 12:20:16 AM »

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.

Leester · « **Reply #18 on:** May 12, 2008, 05:23:50 AM »

Gary: Need a bigger picture it won't enlarge and can't see it.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #19 on:** May 12, 2008, 08:14:12 AM »

Leo, the "Artic Fox" looks super great. Hope it flies as well as it looks. DOC Holliday

Andrew Borgogna · « **Reply #20 on:** May 12, 2008, 08:39:34 AM »

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

Bob Reeves · « **Reply #21 on:** May 12, 2008, 11:04:04 AM »

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...

Nils · « **Reply #22 on:** May 12, 2008, 11:13:59 PM »

Not quite ready to go, but it's close.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #23 on:** May 13, 2008, 09:40:31 PM »

Just remember, Nils, the main thing is, are you having fun?

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #24 on:** May 13, 2008, 10:37:59 PM »

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

Michael Boucher · « **Reply #25 on:** May 14, 2008, 04:26:47 PM »

Hi Ray, Is that ,"Otto"? Have you flown it yet? Mike

Ron Hook · « **Reply #26 on:** May 14, 2008, 05:07:57 PM »

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

John KruziK · « **Reply #27 on:** May 14, 2008, 05:38:34 PM »

Bearcat from Brodak kit for carrier with O.S.Max 35 and an old tornado 9-6 3 blade prop

Kim Mortimore · « **Reply #28 on:** May 14, 2008, 05:41:55 PM »

John,

What prop is that?

Thanks,
Kim Mortimore

Bryan Higgins · « **Reply #29 on:** May 14, 2008, 06:32:20 PM »

Hi John

That is a nice Bearcat. One of the cleanest iv'e seen, nice job.
have fun

Bryan

ptg · « **Reply #30 on:** May 14, 2008, 07:08:44 PM »

Quote from: Nils on May 12, 2008, 11:13:59 PM

Not quite ready to go, but it's close.

Nils,

Um, WOW!!!!

Randy Powell · « **Reply #31 on:** May 14, 2008, 07:37:41 PM »

Watch out Philly, Nils is getting ready to bust loose.

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #32 on:** May 14, 2008, 07:58:41 PM »

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

Randy Powell · « **Reply #33 on:** May 14, 2008, 09:00:23 PM »

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.

RC Storick · « **Reply #34 on:** May 14, 2008, 10:24:33 PM »

Its a beauty! I am working a new one too.

Mike Spiess · « **Reply #35 on:** May 15, 2008, 07:26:28 AM »

I think I heard someone say they were going for a simple paint scheme.

If that's what you call simple I can't wait to see your complicated scheme.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #36 on:** May 15, 2008, 08:19:19 AM »

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

john e. holliday · « **Reply #37 on:** May 15, 2008, 08:49:29 AM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on May 14, 2008, 09:00:23 PM

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

Randy Powell · « **Reply #38 on:** May 15, 2008, 10:20:03 AM »

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.

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.

Shultzie · « **Reply #39 on:** May 15, 2008, 12:26:09 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on May 15, 2008, 10:20:03 AM

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.

Gene Martine · « **Reply #40 on:** May 15, 2008, 01:38:05 PM »

Been 2 weeks since completed. Maybe this weekend!

SV-11/w PA-61 piped.
Gene

Randy Powell · « **Reply #41 on:** May 15, 2008, 01:56:58 PM »

See, now Gene knows how to build an airplane. Man that is pretty.

Shultzie · « **Reply #42 on:** May 15, 2008, 03:08:30 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on May 15, 2008, 01:56:58 PM

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?"

minnesotamodeler · « **Reply #43 on:** May 15, 2008, 11:11:24 PM »

Quote from: Michael Boucher on May 14, 2008, 04:26:47 PM

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!

Randy Powell · « **Reply #44 on:** May 15, 2008, 11:15:32 PM »

Shultzie,

Hey, when I'm all growed up, I wanna be like Gene. The guy has an eye for detail, that's certain.