My new Classic Ride

[bill rutherford]

Here is my new Osa Ama. I test flew it last saturday, and I was most impressed with the way it flew. Made a few mods once I got home and as soon as this rain stops, I hope to get it back in the air.

Has an OS LA46 and weighs 52oz with no nose weight.

Bob Hunt suggested it and cut me a wing. Thanks Bob! Looking forward to VSC.  

Bill

[Joe Bowman]

Bill, You did good Buddy.  I like the colors.  Sorry won't see you at VSC this year.

[wwwarbird]

 Nice!   Good luck at VSC!

[Mike Keville]

Looking forward to seeing it "up close and personal" .... also YOU, my friend!

[Matt Colan]

Looks fantastic Bill!!! Sounds like a winner!

[Doug Burright]

Oooo, neato! You build and finish very well. Mine just have colors on them, and fly. I like the plane, too. You know the story of how the plane was named, right? That's when I first heard of the plane, and decided I liked it. Good job!

[John Leidle]

   When did you start construction Bill? I have one in mind a ways down the road

[Tom Niebuhr]

Bill,
Gene would be proud, it is beautiful. Have you made wheel pants for it?

Have a good time at VSC.

[Dave_Trible]

Outstanding Bill!  Love the canopy treatment.  Silver is tough and you did it well.

Dave

[Shug Emery]

That is true art on a line! Amazing ink lines. Adds so much to a model like that.
Love that classic.
Wonderful job.
Gives me paint envy.
Shug

[bill rutherford]

Thanks for the interest.  It has my grass landing gear on it now. Will put the blacktop gear on it for VSC. Took me about six mo. to build.
     I guess it's my tribute to Gene, sure liked that guy. From what I hear he sure could play the guitar.  Bill

[John Leidle]

  Cool looking airplane Bill , maybe we can see it in Muncie .
              John

[proparc]

Jose Modesto and I were around to watch Gene fly his. His ability to maneuver the plane with the engine off was something I still don't understand.

[Tom Niebuhr]

Yes, Gene played guitar with some very famous groups. I will never forget the day that Gene and I played 4 handed piano at my house in N.J. We had a lot of fun.

Gene also was the best at wind flying that I ever saw. He would even remove the prop and have it launched into the wing.

[john e. holliday]

That is one gorgeous airplane.

[Bill Little]

Hi Bill,

A great job!  A very pretty model   Good Luck with it!  Gene would be proud.

BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM

[MarcusCordeiro]

Awesome!!!!

Marcus

[Randy Powell]

Nice work. Very slick.