Author Topic: Just to make Tim feel better... (Read 3338 times)

Randy Powell · « **on:** May 19, 2012, 03:04:07 PM »

So, I splatted the Bronze Barbarian today. It was the result of stupidity as it turned out. I forced a hatch and it pushed a piece of plywood away from the fuse side and it looks like it hung up the pushrod resulting in lost of control and sudden deceleration trauma.

It was actually on purpose because I didn't want Tim to feel like the only guy flirting with pavement poisoning.

Gene O'Keefe · « **Reply #1 on:** May 19, 2012, 03:28:13 PM »

Still.....OUCH !!!!

Derek Barry · « **Reply #2 on:** May 19, 2012, 03:42:54 PM »

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Derek

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #3 on:** May 19, 2012, 04:37:25 PM »

I have a Flight Streak that someone just up and gave me for nuthin', if you're running low on planes.

You have my condolences -- I was looking forward to seeing that plane.

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #4 on:** May 19, 2012, 04:50:50 PM »

Bummer Dude...

Will Hinton · « **Reply #5 on:** May 19, 2012, 05:15:44 PM »

Ooooooooooooooowww!!! Huge bummer.

Mike Keville · « **Reply #6 on:** May 19, 2012, 05:25:36 PM »

Hate it when that happens!

wwwarbird · « **Reply #7 on:** May 19, 2012, 06:12:59 PM »

Ouch, sorry to hear that Randy.

Oh well, now you have a good excuse to start another model.

david beazley · « **Reply #8 on:** May 19, 2012, 06:34:39 PM »

All my airplanes have expiration dates, I just don't know what they are.
Sorry for your loss...

John Fitzgerald · « **Reply #9 on:** May 19, 2012, 07:07:47 PM »

Mine have expiration dates too...that's why I never fly a couple of them......

Randy Powell · « **Reply #10 on:** May 19, 2012, 07:12:50 PM »

Well, sometimes you're the bug and sometimes you're the windshield. I liked the plane a lot and so, the design will likely see the light of day again. Probably with evil electrons powering it. We'll see.

I'll just have to pull one of the 4 back up planes out of the rafters, clean it up and fly that. The White Slider is the most likely candidate. At least it turns out that, with the exception of the prop stud, the engine came through OK. Smart move by Dub Jett to have the spin out stud. A trip to Tacoma Screw should take care of that.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #11 on:** May 19, 2012, 07:14:07 PM »

I generally only manage to crash one when something fails, hangs up or the Gods of Turbulence get me.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #12 on:** May 19, 2012, 10:38:51 PM »

Dude,,

wish I would have had a chance to see this one in person,,

wwwarbird · « **Reply #13 on:** May 19, 2012, 10:48:46 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on May 19, 2012, 07:12:50 PM

Probably with evil electrons powering it. We'll see.

Oh noooooo.....

$:-\$

Which one was the Bronze Barbarian?

Randy Powell · « **Reply #14 on:** May 19, 2012, 10:59:44 PM »

Mark,

You did see it. At the Stunt-A-Thon last year.

Wayne,

This one.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #15 on:** May 19, 2012, 11:30:12 PM »

Dang it Homie, the Lowrider.

I was thinking of a different one. I don't remember the name, but it didn't have any white on it, kind of a copper(?) with some other swoopy colors too. Bummer either way.

Howard Rush · « **Reply #16 on:** May 20, 2012, 12:32:24 AM »

Aw, shucks. I don't think I ever got to see that one.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #17 on:** May 20, 2012, 07:18:16 AM »

And you were supposed to bring that plane to the old DOC.

But, as the saying goes, live and learn. Better luck next plane.

Claudio Chacon · « **Reply #18 on:** May 20, 2012, 07:19:40 AM »

TERRIBLE news Randy!

That was a fantastic plane. Is it repairable?

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #19 on:** May 20, 2012, 10:38:13 AM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on May 19, 2012, 10:59:44 PM

Mark,

You did see it. At the Stunt-A-Thon last year.

Wayne,

This one.

uhmmm ok, you might be right,, I was distracted ?
OH I remember, I dont think you flew it,, did you?

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #20 on:** May 20, 2012, 11:15:50 AM »

Quote from: Claudio Chacon on May 20, 2012, 07:19:40 AM

TERRIBLE news Randy!
That was a fantastic plane. Is it repairable?

I was there and saw the hit and helped pick up the chaff. The nose was pulverized. A lot of little pieces just blew away in the wind. Repairing the "Hooligan" would take a lot more time than building from fresh scratch.

Garf · « **Reply #21 on:** May 20, 2012, 12:29:15 PM »

I had the controls hang up on the NoblARF #3. It hit on the cylinder head and snapped the mounts off with no other damage. Of course I haven't lost much.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #22 on:** May 20, 2012, 12:50:34 PM »

This was pretty much shattered. First plane I've crashed that even the stabilizer was broken. Center section was completely destroyed, the fuse was split all the way down (though those strakes down the side held it together). Good news was, only the stud insert on the engine was damaged. I was using the RO-Jett official 'shaft extension". I put the original setup back on and ran it on the bench yesterday and it seem fine. The pipe came out OK and most of the control system was salvagable, though the elevator horn was toast. Just as well, I guess.

So, the next one will have some changes. That much is certain. And I've decided there will be another one.

Dennis Adamisin · « **Reply #23 on:** May 20, 2012, 03:38:30 PM »

Well, Randy - that stinks. I seriously hope you build another, it is a very good looking design that deserves a lot more face time!

ChrisSarnowski · « **Reply #24 on:** May 20, 2012, 05:07:26 PM »

Sorry to hear of the demise of the Hooligan. I like the looks of the design.

But heartened that there will be another one!

-Chris

Randy Powell · « **Reply #25 on:** May 20, 2012, 06:28:14 PM »

Well, today I spent 3 hours building a new tank for the Ringmaster Deluxe (that I can actually adjust the height on) and finish covering the Shoestring (except for the flaps and elevators). Joy! Rainy, crappy weather. But I did get a few lines down on a revamp of the Hooligan, to be called the Bronze Barbarian.

PJ Rowland · « **Reply #26 on:** May 20, 2012, 06:35:03 PM »

Its ok Randy - the circle is now complete.

We both finished models at the same time with problems afoot.. both ended up in better places.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #27 on:** May 20, 2012, 07:48:40 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on May 20, 2012, 06:28:14 PM

Well, today I spent 3 hours building a new tank for the Ringmaster Deluxe (that I can actually adjust the height on) and finish covering the Shoestring (except for the flaps and elevators). Joy! Rainy, crappy weather. But I did get a few lines down on a revamp of the Hooligan, to be called the Bronze Barbarian.

Good to hear Randy.

Randy Cuberly · « **Reply #28 on:** May 20, 2012, 09:10:47 PM »

Rats!!!!

I hope you don't expect the rest of us to follow suit....

Not gonna do it...even for you!

Randy Cuberly.

Claudio Chacon · « **Reply #29 on:** May 21, 2012, 11:17:52 AM »

Quote from: Steve Helmick on May 20, 2012, 11:15:50 AM

I was there and saw the hit and helped pick up the chaff. The nose was pulverized. A lot of little pieces just blew away in the wind. Repairing the "Hooligan" would take a lot more time than building from fresh scratch.

Too bad...what a shame...

Randy Powell · « **Reply #30 on:** May 21, 2012, 11:38:36 AM »

Claudio,

Thanks. Hey, stuff happens. It was a fluke. I'll live to build another.

dirty dan · « **Reply #31 on:** May 21, 2012, 12:03:06 PM »

Howard is casting about for a good hatch to use on his new model. I have been considering suggesting he copy your design in titanium and CF.

Never mind...

Dan

Claudio Chacon · « **Reply #32 on:** May 21, 2012, 12:35:41 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on May 21, 2012, 11:38:36 AM

Claudio,

Thanks. Hey, stuff happens. It was a fluke. I'll live to build another.

I know, Randy.
And it'll be prettier, shinier AND lighter!

Randy Powell · « **Reply #33 on:** May 21, 2012, 05:32:16 PM »

Dan,

Hey, I've used that hatch design a several planes and it works fine ... as long as you actually build it correctly; which I didn't in this particular instance.

Author Topic: Just to make Tim feel better... (Read 3338 times)

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