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Title: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: Scott Richlen on October 03, 2021, 07:49:28 PM
Just got back from Bob's contest tonight.  I had a blast!  (And I bet a whole bunch of other people did too!)

I'll let someone else write a narrative, I'm just posting pictures.  Most are from Saturday.  I didn't take any today (Sunday) as my engine upchucked at the beginning of my first official and I had to figure out why.  Bad plug!  So, ran the fuel out and did a test fly and back to business.  But got busy yakking with everyone and forgot to get the camera back out again.  Sorry.
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: Scott Richlen on October 03, 2021, 07:50:47 PM
Rick Huff's ME-110
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: Scott Richlen on October 03, 2021, 07:52:54 PM
Another of the 110.


And then check out the Bel Air.  I love this thing!

And Rick flies it as good as it looks!
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: Scott Richlen on October 03, 2021, 07:53:59 PM
More Bel Air (AKA 1957 Chev)
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: Scott Richlen on October 03, 2021, 07:55:38 PM
Could not get enough!!!!

And another nice one (not sure whose)
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: Scott Richlen on October 03, 2021, 07:56:30 PM
And more...

Second is Gary Lutz

More tomorrow...
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: john e. holliday on October 03, 2021, 10:11:59 PM
Thanks for the pics for those that wanted to be there. D>K
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: Scott Richlen on October 04, 2021, 06:20:20 AM
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Thanks for the pics for those that wanted to be there.   

Don't worry Doc, here's more...

Windy's original Cardinal and a nice Patternmaster
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: Scott Richlen on October 04, 2021, 06:21:46 AM
Some Classic and Nostalgia ships...
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: Scott Richlen on October 04, 2021, 06:23:18 AM
Doc Pete's Magnum

and an ARF Nobler, of course
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: Scott Richlen on October 04, 2021, 06:29:48 AM
Al Buck's Formula S and George's Ballerina, one of my favorites!
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: Scott Richlen on October 04, 2021, 06:32:52 AM
don't recall whose plane this was, but very nice!

And here is George Waters' Mosquito (designed by Jack Sheeks).  Currently in primer, but we hope to see it finished soon.
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: Scott Richlen on October 04, 2021, 06:44:25 AM
It took us 5 hours to get to Bob's contest, but it was certainly worth it.  But instead of my van, we drive my wife's Equinox since it is much more comfortable.  Unfotunately, my big contest ships don't fit so we took my Pat Johnston designed P-51.  This was from an NVCL club build we did a few years ago.  Poor thing got beat up until I finally figured out the best way to carry it.  I took a picture for future reference....
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: Scott Richlen on October 04, 2021, 06:50:13 AM
This was the 50th Anniversary of  the Garden Circle Burners Old Time Stunt.  Everyone who entered Old Time got this very nice certificate as a momento.


Oh, and here is my fabulously beautiful Ringmaster entry.  And no, I didn't get it from Dan B.!!  And even better - I didn't come in last!!
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: Scott Richlen on October 04, 2021, 06:55:16 AM
I ran into Joe Meyers at Bob's contest.  He was a member of NVCL many years ago.  He entered Beginner flying his build of the NOVACLone - we all built these many years ago for a one-design contest we held.  It is a great flyer and the perfect plane to fly the Beginner pattern.
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: Scott Richlen on October 04, 2021, 06:58:33 AM
Bel-Air being launched.  Rick put up a really high score with this plane.  Talk about "turn on a dime" - Wow!


Here is another nice plane - I think someone in Advanced was flying it.  Clarifications/comments/more info anyone?
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: Scott Richlen on October 04, 2021, 07:00:56 AM
Well, yes, I really liked this plane.  I think this was Joe Daly's (did I get that right?)
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: Scott Richlen on October 04, 2021, 07:04:15 AM
Okay, my last picture!

I think this is Steve Yampolski (sorry about the spelling) launching for Rick Campbell (if I got that wrong, please correct - thanks!)

By the way, we had "Stunt Heaven" air on Sunday.  Ordered up special by Bob.

Thanks Bob for a great contest!
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: Brent Williams on October 04, 2021, 08:19:12 AM
Great pictures!  Looks like it was a fun event.
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: Abi on October 04, 2021, 09:16:38 AM
Just got a link to Steve Yampolsky's photo album from the contest. He's not allowed on this forum any more so here's his album:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/vrUUDjV8VSuLqPwx6
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: Scott Richlen on October 04, 2021, 11:58:06 AM
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  Just got a link to Steve Yampolsky's photo album from the contest   

That picture of Bob and himself is classic!
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: AMV on October 04, 2021, 12:38:18 PM
It was a gorgeous day with fairly consistent wind direction and strength, occasionally being completely still.
My camera spent most of the day being pointed into the beautiful sky, as you can see in the first photo.
The second photo is a general view of the entire field as we were wrapping up at the end.
Moving pictures will be available soon ;) watch Bob's event post on the forum for that link if you're not already subscribed to the "Control Line Flyers" YouTube channel.

Thanks to everyone who organized this event and participated!

Cheers, H^^
-Andrey
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: Abi on October 04, 2021, 01:04:29 PM
That picture of Bob and himself is classic!

I wish there were more pictures of people. Steve seems to primarily take "pretty plane" pictures. I've only seen 3 individuals(Bob, Rick, and Mike) in these photos. Surely, there were more people there!
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: john e. holliday on October 04, 2021, 03:43:37 PM
Besides the airplane I would get a shot of pilot and plane.   At VSC one year I got pilot and plane that flew year ecept for the late and great Bob Gieseke who won Old.  That is the contestants that flew on the pavement..  Keeping track of name, AMA number and plane. D>K

By the way that crazy beautiful lady Ricci Pyott was great doing this at VSC. H^^
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: Joseph Daly on October 04, 2021, 04:49:37 PM
Well, yes, I really liked this plane.  I think this was Joe Daley's (did I get that right?)

Yes Scott, you got it right!
And it was a great weekend! Got to hang out with lots of friends!

Thanks to Bob and team, what a wonderful contest!
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: jerry v on October 04, 2021, 10:06:55 PM
I wish there were more pictures of people. Steve seems to primarily take "pretty plane" pictures. I've only seen 3 individuals(Bob, Rick, and Mike) in these photos. Surely, there were more people there!

More pictures of people:

Jerry
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: jerry v on October 04, 2021, 10:10:37 PM
More characters))

Jerry
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: jerry v on October 04, 2021, 10:12:18 PM
Nice corn shadow:

Jerry
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: jerry v on October 04, 2021, 10:43:51 PM
Thank you Bob, for organising  this event! The result of prayers for the weather was obvious. And there won’t be successful event without support of the ladies! Saramarie Huff flew to first place! Congratulations!

Jerry
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: jerry v on October 04, 2021, 10:53:26 PM
Scott Richlen and his wife two ears ago and now on the same field perfecting the engine run.

Jerry
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: jerry v on October 04, 2021, 10:56:31 PM
It was a great idea to have raffle after lunch time.

Jerry
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: jerry v on October 04, 2021, 11:09:56 PM
And here is the man who’s program development and traced videos made all brave pilots equal before emotionless camera judgement. Expert circle only was set with markers for video. Scott’s P-51 finishing it’s mission.

I am just a driver Jerry
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: Scott Richlen on October 05, 2021, 05:59:21 AM
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   and now on the same field perfecting the engine run.
 

Jerry: good one!

(my glo-plug crapped out right after doing my outside loops - not a very good way to get a top flight score I must say.... ;D)
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: Ken Culbertson on October 05, 2021, 06:25:59 AM
Scott Richlen and his wife two ears ago and now on the same field perfecting the engine run.

Jerry
Did any of the great fliers we have lost come out of the corn to show us how it was done?
https://stunthanger.com/smf/open-forum/pictures-from-bob-hunt-s-before-the-snow-flies-contest/?action=dlattach;attach=327504
Ken
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: RC Storick on October 05, 2021, 09:40:02 AM
Just got a link to Steve Yampolsky's photo album from the contest. He's not allowed on this forum any more so here's his album:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/vrUUDjV8VSuLqPwx6
He is not here of HIS choosing


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: AMV on October 05, 2021, 10:49:29 AM
I am just a driver Jerry

And I'm just the sky-cam operator...   ;D
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: Serge_Krauss on October 06, 2021, 08:25:08 AM
Here is another nice plane - I think someone in Advanced was flying it.  Clarifications/comments/more info anyone?

The "Ripslinger" is a new plane belonging to Gabe Alimov, Mike's youngest son, who did the CAD work and interface for 3-D printing, as well as the building. Mike designed the plane. It is a composite take-apart made using 3-D printed molds. It is so new that they have not had time to finish it. They say it is the best stunter they've flown. Gabe flew it here in Cleveland for its first contest appearance and posted scores in Advanced that compared favorably to some Expert Scores.

SK
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: Scott Richlen on October 06, 2021, 08:43:08 AM
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The "Ripslinger" is a new plane belonging to Gabe Alimov, Mike's youngest son, who did the CAD work and interface for 3-D printing, as well as the building. Mike designed the plane. It is a composite take-apart made using 3-D printed molds. It is so new that they have not had time to finish it. They say it is the best stunter they've flown. Gabe flew it here in Cleveland for its first contest appearance and posted scores in Advanced that compared favorably to some Expert Scores.   

I hadn't made the connection between Mike and that plane.  I first met Mike at Brodaks years ago and only got to visit with him on those occasions.  So, it was fun to see him at Bob's contest, but we didn't talk so much about planes but about raising youngsters.  Wish I had had more time to talk to him about planes too!  These contests are about a whole lot more than just competition - it is really great to get to talk to all my long-distance friends. 
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: Brent Williams on October 06, 2021, 03:58:56 PM
It's that Ripslinger made from blue foam?  Hard to tell from the pics.  Cool plane!
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: Mike Alimov on October 06, 2021, 07:22:46 PM
It's that Ripslinger made from blue foam?  Hard to tell from the pics.  Cool plane!

Brent, yes, thin fiberglass vacuum bagged over blue foam in a mold. I will be doing a full pictorial once our flying season ends, which won't be very long now.
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: Joseph Daly on October 07, 2021, 05:36:31 PM
Bob,
Great contest! Great people and great weather!
I want to thank all of the judges, tabulators, runners, and host club for allowing us to have fun at the corn field!

There is something about Bob and the movie field of dreams!!!

Thanks again for a great time!
Joe
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: Mike Ferguson on October 08, 2021, 08:33:13 AM
Bob,
Great contest! Great people and great weather!
I want to thank all of the judges, tabulators, runners, and host club for allowing us to have fun at the corn field!

There is something about Bob and the movie field of dreams!!!

Thanks again for a great time!
Joe

Good flying and good company (and good food!) all adds up to a great time. Bob, you organized one heckuva contest.

It was a pleasure to be one of the judges for Classic and Nostalgia on Saturday. My thanks to the flyers, especially when the wind started picking up!
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: mccoy40 on October 08, 2021, 10:00:28 AM
Scott,

Thanks for the picture of my novaclone! I love this plane. Especially after Allan Buck and Mr. Waterhouse gave me some help on line spacing, and Tom Huff and his brother lent me some tip weight.

It went from a twitchy bat out of hell to a fine tuned puppy.


Thanks Bob Hunt for the event. I had a great time!

Joe Meyer
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: Scott Richlen on October 08, 2021, 03:53:13 PM
Joe:

I had all kinds of fun with mine.  It flew super-good.

Of course, then I had to go and get cocky.....
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: Paul Taylor on October 14, 2021, 10:18:22 PM
Don't worry Doc, here's more...

Windy's original Cardinal and a nice Patternmaster

Wow. I thought Windy’s original Cardinal was in the Brodak museum???

Or am I thinking of a different model? I’m thinking Zuriel Armstrong had it and donated it to John. I could be wrong as my memory is fading.
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: peabody on October 15, 2021, 04:47:54 AM
The yellow Cardinal pictured was Windy's 92 Cardinal. A bit smaller than previous versions. He gave it to me at the end of the 93 season. It pulled HUGE! To the point that I gave it back. I believe that Joe Daly converted it to electric.

The "Profile Cardinal" was also yellow, and was .40 powered.
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: Tom Luciano on October 15, 2021, 06:18:12 PM
I guess I never posted this! Windy's big job and Cardinal  and yes Joe converted to electric. Big Job has a Rojett 61. I flew the big job it flys nice. It is now in my possession.

Tom
Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: mccoy40 on October 16, 2021, 06:39:08 AM
Joe:

I had all kinds of fun with mine.  It flew super-good.

Of course, then I had to go and get cocky.....

Scott,

Love that color pattern on the wing - I've gotto repeat that  on my next model.

Here is my latest novaclone

Title: Re: Pictures from Bob Hunt's "Before the Snow Flies" Contest
Post by: Scott Richlen on October 16, 2021, 07:39:22 AM
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  Here is my latest novaclone
 

You "Flite-Streaked" it!!  Nice job!

You'll notice that I had "Ringmastered" mine.  I recall that I had stolen the finishing scheme from one of Paul Walker's Impacts.