Author Topic: Looking for any more help I can get on the "Lively Lady" (Read 1880 times)

Dalton Hammett · « **on:** November 25, 2019, 09:39:36 AM »

I am looking for help (again) on any dates or facts about this Kit, the Lively Lady, by St. Leonards Model Supply in the UK. The plan shows no date of production and I can find no data on this model. I've found St Leonards produced the Lucky Lady and Lovely Lady but can't find this one. It shows designed by Ken Day, spans 45", has flaps and requires a 2.5 - 5.0 cc engine which is inverted in the plane. It reminds me a bit of a Barnstormer. Any help

Trostle · « **Reply #1 on:** November 25, 2019, 10:10:54 AM »

Quote from: Dalton Hammett on November 25, 2019, 09:39:36 AM

I am looking for help (again) on any dates or facts about this Kit, the Lively Lady, by St. Leonards Model Supply in the UK. The plan shows no date of production and I can find no data on this model. I've found St Leonards produced the Lucky Lady and Lovely Lady but can't find this one. It shows designed by Ken Day, spans 45", has flaps and requires a 2.5 - 5.0 cc engine which is inverted in the plane. It reminds me a bit of a Barnstormer. Any help

According to Dave Day's Home Page which lists which has the most comprehensive list of OTS and Classic designs, the Lucky Lady appears in the Classic listing with a 33" span, designed by K.A. Day, published in Model Aircraft magazine in July 1955. The Model Aircraft magazine was published in England from the late 40's to the early 60's and was similar to the format of Aeromodeller. I have a Plans Handbook for Aeromodeller and Model Aircraft magazines that show sketches of most of the Model Aircraft designs. The Lucky Lady is listed for 2.5cc engines, and the sketch shows flaps. Nicely proportioned airplane.

Keith

Dalton Hammett · « **Reply #2 on:** November 25, 2019, 12:00:27 PM »

Thanks for the reply, I did see the Lovely Lady & Lucky Lady listed but can't find any reference to this plane. The name is definitely the Lively Lady - I have one of the kits.

Trostle · « **Reply #3 on:** November 25, 2019, 01:17:21 PM »

Quote from: Dalton Hammett on November 25, 2019, 12:00:27 PM

Thanks for the reply, I did see the Lovely Lady & Lucky Lady listed but can't find any reference to this plane. The name is definitely the Lively Lady - I have one of the kits.

I went back to Dave Day's home page. His listings do not show any "Lively Lady" in either of the listings for OTS or Classic. That does not necessarily mean that the "Lively Lady" information you are looking for is was not in either of the OTS or Classic categories. However, I have found that the Dave Day Listings to be the most comprehensive of any lists that I am aware. Those listings include many British kits that are not well known here in the US.

Keith

Paul Allen · « **Reply #4 on:** November 25, 2019, 02:58:25 PM »

Dalton
You are right,I have a traced copy of the plan,I could find no listing for it.

Paul
In OZ

Dalton Hammett · « **Reply #5 on:** November 25, 2019, 03:07:11 PM »

I talked a couple of years ago with Barry Baxter and he tried to find some info on it but was unable to. I'm sure it would be N30 legal but possibly even classic

? The plane has a nice style . I am trying to get a look at the "Lovely Lady" plan to see if there might be an error in the name of that plan

Bill Adair · « **Reply #6 on:** November 25, 2019, 04:50:56 PM »

Dalton,

Very likely a simple Typo in the article.

Only one letter slip, and those letters are side by side on my keyboard (I and O).

Bill

Paul Allen · « **Reply #7 on:** November 25, 2019, 05:36:28 PM »

Dalton
Try Barton Model Forum in the UK.
Paul

Paul Allen · « **Reply #8 on:** November 25, 2019, 06:39:29 PM »

Dalton
Found this in an AeroModeller February 1976
Paul
In OZ

Dalton Hammett · « **Reply #9 on:** November 26, 2019, 07:18:11 AM »

Good Morning Paul, Looks like you've solved my mystery. That is the plane, it is a nice kit. Definitely N30 legal and could be older // THANKS for the help

john e. holliday · « **Reply #10 on:** November 26, 2019, 10:57:10 AM »

Looking at the advertisement, it looks like a very pleasing design. If you have plans available let me know.

M Spencer · « **Reply #11 on:** November 26, 2019, 05:01:27 PM »

Was one on worthpoint, here: https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/model-airplane-kit-control-line-stunt-509293887

dosnt show much . just the box etc. Not a PLAN .

Dalton Hammett · « **Reply #12 on:** November 26, 2019, 05:30:06 PM »

Yup, that is the kit I have. The box wasn't very strong but is holding up, contents are excellent.

Dalton Hammett · « **Reply #13 on:** November 26, 2019, 05:37:12 PM »

Quote from: john e. holliday on November 26, 2019, 10:57:10 AM

Looking at the advertisement, it looks like a very pleasing design. If you have plans available let me know.

Hello Doc, Yes I can furnish a plan, it is two pages and I've made rib patterns for it. I would say $6.00 should cover the plan and mailing. Send to Dalton Hammett, P.O. Box 7, Albion, Pa. 16401 No. Paypal

Paul Allen · « **Reply #14 on:** December 01, 2019, 08:49:23 PM »

Dalton
Found this photo, and I noted the odd rib spacing.
Paul
In OZ

Dalton Hammett · « **Reply #15 on:** December 01, 2019, 09:06:45 PM »

Really not a bad looking little plane......

Paul Allen · « **Reply #16 on:** December 12, 2019, 07:33:56 PM »

Dalton
Here is the Lovely Lady.
Paul
In OZ

M Spencer · « **Reply #17 on:** December 12, 2019, 08:28:12 PM »

You forgot to put a ruler on the drawing .

Dalton Hammett · « **Reply #18 on:** December 13, 2019, 06:16:44 AM »

Well, there were actually two different models with close names. I thought it was a misprint !!!!!!!

john e. holliday · « **Reply #19 on:** December 13, 2019, 10:32:39 AM »

As I'm at a interruption on plane I'm presently working on. I'm getting ready to start making templates. I will probably post pictures when I get started.