Author Topic: Open control line forum. (Read 5639 times)

RC Storick · « **on:** July 19, 2006, 07:18:25 AM »

I was looking at the WC photo's and I see allot of racing and carrier pictures. While my heart is in stunt I am thinking of opening a racing section ,carrier,combat ,speed sections of this forum. So I guess the question is Keep it stunt only or try to open it up for all aspects of control line?

Keep in mind everything will be kept separate. We might learn something from other aspects.

Kerry Ewart · « **Reply #1 on:** July 19, 2006, 03:10:17 PM »

I think it is very healthy to learn from ALL codes,What is happening in cl stunt over the last few years with the all carbon models has been happening for a decade or so in rc pylon .

http://www.bigbruceracing.com/

Check out bruce's site,Bruce is an old CL mate of mine from way back in aussie note the way they are built(LOOK FAMILAR)now his design is world champion.

I have flown most codes in CL but my heart will be in stunt but i think we can learn a little bit from ALL types of modelling.

I would not mind trying the MYLAR covering that the combat guys use on a stunt model?

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Lets enjoy ALL types of modelling otherwise we will be stuck in a rut .
(I may have opened a can of worms here)

Oregon_Flyer · « **Reply #2 on:** July 19, 2006, 03:25:16 PM »

Hi Kerry,

I think the sign on the door kinda says it all, don't you? Robert was kind enough to
spend his money and tons of newbie time to figure out how to build a place that he and
like minded people could visit and interact in. We don't allow politics, poor behavior or foul language. Best of all it's dedicated to those of us who live sleep and breathe control line issues. I wish you well and hope you too enjoy what Robert has hewn from nothing as much as I and so many others do. That said, it sure ain't broke.

Marv

john e. holliday · « **Reply #3 on:** July 19, 2006, 04:24:26 PM »

Thanks to Sparky for this site and don't change a thing. If you want to cover all control line go to the following: onlycontroline.vf11.com . It covers all of controline. DOC Holliday

RC Storick · « **Reply #4 on:** July 19, 2006, 04:51:17 PM »

Doc I know you promote only controlline web site but some like it here and would like to see a racing ,combat,speed etc. It will not interfere with the operation of this site. Its like TV you get to choose the channel. I for one would like to see the racing dude's how they mold.

But once again it up to the users as a whole. BUT IT WILL NOT CHANGE THE DAY TO DAY OPERATION OF THIS FORUM. Majority will win one way or the other. So cast your vote now.

Kerry Ewart · « **Reply #5 on:** July 19, 2006, 06:12:14 PM »

Lets face it guys if it was not for the advancement in other forms of the sport where would we be?

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If Henry Nelson , Dub Jet and Rich Oliver did not cross over from F2C or speed use their knoledge and start to produce engines which are now second to none ,where would stunt be.I am sure if they relied on stunt engines for there money they would not make much money.

" We don't allow politics, poor behavior or foul language." i did not reliseed i was rude or political.WAS I!!!

We should all look back at OUR past and beginings and realise what we all have carried over to stunt.

I am sure if a CL world champion did not have a stint in RC or some RC friends we would still be flying ST46 or a fox35.
WE have all got friends in other forms of aeromodelling and i am sure they teach us somthing sometimes.
As robert said you do not have to look if you are not interested.But i am sure everyone will pick up at least one piece of information at some time.
I did not advertise the web site of my friend to sell his products no i am not on his payroll.

Dick Fowler · « **Reply #6 on:** July 19, 2006, 06:26:39 PM »

It's a great idea! After all, stunt is where the old combat and speed flyers end up anyway...

Wynn Robins · « **Reply #7 on:** July 19, 2006, 06:30:56 PM »

leave it as stunt only.....otherwise you're gonna get all kindsa C*(P on here.....

this is pretty much the only stunt specific site around.....there are plenty of other places to find out info on racing and combat.......

LEAVE IT BE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Scott Jenkins · « **Reply #8 on:** July 19, 2006, 06:35:00 PM »

Robert,
Like most of the people who race I look at all the forums for ideas I am also willing to share ideas too. The main thing I look for in a forum is civility and the lack of antagonistic attitudes. Modeling can bring out the best and sometimes the worst in any person just like the competitions we attend and aspire to be competitive at. Some people just want to sport fly that's cool some want to fly only the old timer stuff that's OK too. Then there is that group that has a desire to compete to be challenged who grave the constant mental exercise "CME" that competition brings out.
The main thing is that if Control line is to survive we must be able to give any prospective modeler a look at all the events and doing it under one roof is indeed critical.
If you decide to expand to include Racing, Carrier, Combat and Scale everyone will benefit.

Scott Jenkins
AMA 43122

Tom Perry · « **Reply #9 on:** July 19, 2006, 06:48:43 PM »

Quote from: Dick Fowler on July 19, 2006, 06:26:39 PM

It's a great idea! After all, stunt is where the old combat and speed flyers end up anyway...

True, true.

Ron Merrill · « **Reply #10 on:** July 19, 2006, 08:26:28 PM »

I started in combat And belong to a RC club here in the Houston,Tx. area so i believe ther is something to be gained from all groups. If your not interested in other form of C/L then skip over it and move on to what interests you. AS Windy says "theres room for everyone in this hobby/sport. This is just me speaking. No harm no foul.

Oregon_Flyer · « **Reply #11 on:** July 19, 2006, 08:34:53 PM »

Hey Doc,

No politic's are intended in this post just nostalgia

Guess the good times are past. I used to eagerly look forward to logging on. Robert has now made it clear, majority will rule the site and only time will tell if this is a good thing. I sure wasn't adding anything, however I am the proud, I say proud owner of the first Stunt Hangar "T" shirt [eatcher heart out Wavy

] and will keep that and the memories of the best dang site ever intact. Check yer 3 Doc I'm off the tip about 6ft all snuggled in for the ride.
Do what you gotta do Robert, guess some good things don't last forever.

Marv [if it ain't broke, don't fix it]

RC Storick · « **Reply #12 on:** July 19, 2006, 08:52:18 PM »

Why do you say it will ruin this site? You will not be able to even see the other forum from here? I do not understand what the problem is? I have so much disk space there is room for a hundred forums and all the pictures You could post. The Stunt Hangar will remain STUNT! The other sections will be accessible from the main page. I have more than one TV station don't you?

Jim Thomerson · « **Reply #13 on:** July 19, 2006, 09:46:47 PM »

How about adding the other disciplines of CL on a, say, 30-day trial basis and see if it is worthwhile? So long as civility and no politics is the rule, I don't see any harm.

RC Storick · « **Reply #14 on:** July 19, 2006, 09:51:42 PM »

Quote from: Jim Thomerson on July 19, 2006, 09:46:47 PM

How about adding the other disciplines of CL on a, say, 30-day trial basis and see if it is worthwhile? So long as civility and no politics is the rule, I don't see any harm.

Try it http://stunthanger.com/racing/index.php

Ken Deboy · « **Reply #15 on:** July 19, 2006, 10:19:16 PM »

I just tried it and it works great. Thanks:)

cheers,
Ken

RC Storick · « **Reply #16 on:** July 19, 2006, 10:22:47 PM »

Hey and its not the end of Stunt as we know it

.Pass it around to the speed guys. I am sure they will like it!

Leroy Heikes · « **Reply #17 on:** July 20, 2006, 05:18:56 AM »

I dabble in stunt, but my main interest is in scale. I have in the past posted scale stuff here, and it has not caused any uncivil behavior, or political intrigue. If everyone follows the rules of the forum, having sections for the other disciplines will not ruin the board it will make it better! I'm actually a little disappointed in some of the posts in this subject.

Leroy

wwwarbird · « **Reply #18 on:** July 20, 2006, 08:00:58 AM »

All control line, bring it on.

RC Storick · « **Reply #19 on:** July 20, 2006, 08:03:56 AM »

Try it http://stunthanger.com/racing/index.php

Bill Hodges · « **Reply #20 on:** July 20, 2006, 09:06:07 AM »

Sparky:

There are things to be learned from all the CL disciplines. Go for it!!!

Bill Hodges

Scott Jenkins · « **Reply #21 on:** July 20, 2006, 09:12:08 AM »

Sparky,
Are you going to update the General Control line Discussion page to reflect the new forums.

Scott

RC Storick · « **Reply #22 on:** July 20, 2006, 09:18:45 AM »

These two forums are completely separate. So no. I will be promoting the other forum just as I did this one. If you were a registered member when the change was made you can look at both forums with the same log in and password. If you are a new comer you will have to re register on the other forum. At the end of the year I might merge the Data bases.

This is a 30 day trial period. After the 30 days you will have to access the Racing forum from the main page. I am just trying to keep this forum interesting and not let it stagnate like the other ones have. This is just the start of something big. Trust me!

Ron King · « **Reply #23 on:** July 20, 2006, 10:03:56 AM »

I have no problem with separate forums for any other modeling discipline. If you are interested in these aspects, you should be able to find support.

I think the usage statistics will eventually tell the tale.

My two centavos,

Ron

George Waters · « **Reply #24 on:** July 20, 2006, 10:52:04 AM »

Sparky I think covering other disciplines can only help us all to learn more and enjoy the sport, a good idea. Thankyou. George

the original Steve Smith · « **Reply #25 on:** July 20, 2006, 04:15:21 PM »

I say go for it - we might just learn something from the other disciplines.

Hey Marv - I got two shirts now!

john e. holliday · « **Reply #26 on:** July 20, 2006, 05:50:41 PM »

Okay Robert I am convinced. Just went to the new site for the other events. Now to get the word out. Also its not true that racers, combat and carrier pilots take up stunt cause their too old. I have been a pit man since my first race. There a story behind it. Thanks, DOC Holliday