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Title: Pictures from VSC
Post by: John Miller on March 18, 2012, 09:21:56 PM
I finally am able to get on line to post some pictures. These are from the weekend practise sessions prior to the start of VSC.
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: John Miller on March 18, 2012, 10:47:22 PM
Here are some pictures taken of practise on circle 1 during OT competition.
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: Clint Ormosen on March 18, 2012, 10:52:19 PM
Great pics, John! Got any more? #^
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: John Miller on March 18, 2012, 10:56:59 PM
Thank you Clint, yes, I do have a few more, but they'll have to wait until after  Z@@ZZZ I get some sleep.
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: PJ Rowland on March 18, 2012, 11:08:17 PM
What was Kaz flying ?

Model / Engine
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: Randy Cuberly on March 19, 2012, 12:46:31 AM
Here are some pictures taken of practise on circle 1 during OT competition.

A lot of truly beautiful airplanes...
But...the finish on Mark's Avenger must be seen to be believed... a real 20 pointer.

Randy Cuberly

PS:  I have quite a number of pictures also...if I can figure out how to post them tomorrow.
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: Andrew Borgogna on March 19, 2012, 05:19:55 AM
I agree Mark's Avenger in one of the most beautiful model airplanes I have ever seen.  It has to be seen to be believed.  It really shows what a professional custom auto painter can do when time and money are no object.  Hats off to Mark.
Andy
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: louie klein on March 19, 2012, 06:20:27 AM
Sweet, What a way to start the day! Thanks.----LOUIE  H^^ D>K
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: John Miller on March 19, 2012, 08:23:48 AM
What was Kaz flying ?

Model / Engine


Kaz was flying a classic Japanese design "Silver Star", powered by a ST .60. Straight wing. nice looking design that flew very nice.
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: wwwarbird on March 19, 2012, 08:55:54 AM
 Thanks for the great pics John! y1
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: John Miller on March 19, 2012, 10:07:49 AM
Here are some pictures taken on the first day of OT competition.
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: Randy Powell on March 19, 2012, 11:15:16 AM
Thanks, John.
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: Leo Mehl on March 19, 2012, 11:36:00 AM
Thanks for pictures John or should I say outhouse? Just joking. Wish I was there
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: larry borden on March 19, 2012, 12:26:01 PM
The first picture of Joe's Humogii is much better, both models are better looking!
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: Mark Scarborough on March 19, 2012, 03:19:58 PM
A lot of truly beautiful airplanes...
But...the finish on Mark's Avenger must be seen to be believed... a real 20 pointer.

Randy Cuberly

PS:  I have quite a number of pictures also...if I can figure out how to post them tomorrow.
Thanks guys,, I am VERY flattered and Honored by all the comments I had on the Avenger, I just wish that Saturday whoever put a hole in the top of the inboard wing would have fessed up,,, ???
Keith Trostle provided me with an Array of stickers to choose from to cover the hole,, it now wears a Blue FAI badge on the upper left wing, sigh,,

I was Honored not only be being awarded 20 appearance points, But I was also Humbled to receive the pilots choice award as well..
thank you all, VERY much,
Now,, just need a bigger tank, more power, more practice,,
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: Mark Scarborough on March 19, 2012, 03:22:35 PM
Lou Wolgast (?) (thats what my memory says,, but I have been driving since yesterday morning at 8,, ) Red Fury was Magnificent as were many many of them,, what a stunning display on the grass at the hotel,, truly amazing,,,(?) (thats what my memory says,, but I have been driving since yesterday morning at 8,, )
I have some pictures,, but not sure when I will get them resized and posted,,
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: Mark Scarborough on March 19, 2012, 03:50:45 PM
I agree Mark's Avenger in one of the most beautiful model airplanes I have ever seen.  It has to be seen to be believed.  It really shows what a professional custom auto painter can do when time and money are no object.  Hats off to Mark.
Andy
Thanks Andy,, I am honored that so many people appreciated my efforts.
as to money,, its not so much money as patience,, and time,, Rough estimate I have something like 250 hours in the finish from bare wood up ( of course I did have that minor, *cough cough* miscue the first time around that required a complete resanding,,
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: Howard Rush on March 19, 2012, 03:58:15 PM
I was Honored not only be being awarded 20 appearance points, But I was also Humbled to receive the pilots choice award as well.

I'm glad that you were able to take it there.  We have been telling folks about it, but they really needed to see it.  
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: Randy Powell on March 19, 2012, 04:47:26 PM
Have to say, the finish on Mark's plane was twice as good as mine. Exactly twice as good.   ;D
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: wwwarbird on March 19, 2012, 05:49:58 PM
I just wish that Saturday whoever put a hole in the top of the inboard wing would have fessed up,,, ???

 No joke? Man, that really s---s! HB~>

 With that color and finish I'm sure there is pretty much no chance of spotting it in either. >:(
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: Mark Scarborough on March 19, 2012, 06:40:34 PM
Wayne, its not even worth trying, with pearl and candy,, it would make it look worse,, thats one of the costs of this sort of finish,,
as a positive note,, Thanks to Keith Trostle ,,,,Now I have a really cool FAI sticker on the wing so I can pretend I went to the worlds,, I think that should land me either a major motion picture deal, or at the least several hot women,, dont you think? LL~
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: Shultzie on March 19, 2012, 06:55:18 PM
Wayne, its not even worth trying, with pearl and candy,, it would make it look worse,, thats one of the costs of this sort of finish,,
as a positive note,, Thanks to Keith Trostle ,,,,Now I have a really cool FAI sticker on the wing so I can pretend I went to the worlds,, I think that should land me either a major motion picture deal, or at the least several hot women,, dont you think? LL~
Nice little FAI sticker...should do the trick....Looks lots betta than my old happy face...that has been attached to my old 76 Super Chip for all these years.
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: Randy Powell on March 19, 2012, 06:57:00 PM
Well, it worked for Keith didn't it?

Stuff happens. More incentive to finish the PA plane you are dragging your feet on.   ;D
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: Mark Scarborough on March 19, 2012, 07:30:51 PM
PA plane,, not sure about that,, I was thinking of finishing my Comet rubber powered Taylorcraft  D>K H^^
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: Shultzie on March 19, 2012, 08:03:33 PM
Well, it worked for Keith didn't it?

Stuff happens. More incentive to finish the PA plane you are dragging your feet on.   ;D
A Paul Walker IMPACT. LL~ LL~ ~^ or a BADNEWS~..... VD~ VD~ H^^ HH%%
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: PJ Rowland on March 19, 2012, 08:08:10 PM
Mark : Sorry to hear about that...

3 things spring to mind...

1: Its unlikely a fellow flier would press on the wing knowing its a tissued surface we all know from an early age not to do that.. - If your tissue is anything like mine its fairly taute and not something that can be punctured "easily" by gently pressing. You would have to really push it..

2: Knowing the above - I also think its "unlikely" a fellow flier would punture it and not admit it to the builder what is more probably given the above comment is that it was a child or a spectator. Both of whom wouldnt know any better.

3: Perhaps something fell out of someone's top pocket unknown to them.


In anycase - battle damage is great to have - Just think about recanting the story of the " Worlds sticker " and how it helped overcome adversity of being a 20 pointer and having a hole put in it, after an arduous journey to Tuscon! I say live it up.


" now let me tell you the story about that sticker young fellow.................. "
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: Mark Scarborough on March 19, 2012, 08:40:01 PM
Mark : Sorry to hear about that...




In anycase - battle damage is great to have - Just think about recanting the story of the " Worlds sticker " and how it helped overcome adversity of being a 20 pointer and having a hole put in it, after an arduous journey to Tuscon! I say live it up.


" now let me tell you the story about that sticker young fellow.................. "
yeppers,, thats where it will be,,
whatever it was had to be sharp and hard,, its polyspan on the wing,, and every time I look at that sticker I will remember VSC and the absolute joy of having my plane appreciated and enjoyed, and meeting all the great people I did,, so, its not all bad.
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: Mark Scarborough on March 19, 2012, 08:43:54 PM
Here ya go,, my bandaid,, not as cool as Shultzies smiley face sticker,, but it is what it is
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: Mark Scarborough on March 19, 2012, 08:50:56 PM
A few pictures ,,
One just for Shutzie,, poppa stingray and the ourgrowth,, Avenger
last picture is of top five in appearance judging
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: Mark Scarborough on March 19, 2012, 08:52:57 PM
A few pictures ,,
One just for Shutzie,, poppa stingray and the ourgrowth,, Avenger
last picture is of top five in appearance judging
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: Clint Ormosen on March 19, 2012, 09:29:44 PM
For some reason, that doesn't look like the same grass area that they used for past VSC appearance judging. ???

Mark, your Avenger looks great leading the pack! Awesome!
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: Mike Keville on March 19, 2012, 09:43:38 PM
For some reason, that doesn't look like the same grass area that they used for past VSC appearance judging. ???

It wasn't.  The usual spot was under repair/re-seeding, so they moved us further out in back.  (At least they remembered to keep the sprinklers turned off!)
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: Clint Ormosen on March 19, 2012, 11:12:10 PM
It wasn't.  The usual spot was under repair/re-seeding, so they moved us further out in back.  (At least they remembered to keep the sprinklers turned off!)


Ahh.....gotcha. I knew it didn't look right. Thanks Mike.
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: Mark Scarborough on March 20, 2012, 11:29:15 AM
For some reason, that doesn't look like the same grass area that they used for past VSC appearance judging. ???

Mark, your Avenger looks great leading the pack! Awesome!
Clint, thanks, I was VERY Honored by its acceptance,, The Pilots choice award now has the prime real estate on my wall of awards.... Nothing is as significant as being voted "best" on the day by your peers,, They are the ones who know what it takes,, ( and where to look for the flaws ) ON a related note, I am glad I made the bottom pretty too,, lots of people wanted to look at the bottom,,,,,,  H^^
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: Shultzie on March 20, 2012, 11:36:02 AM
WOW! BEAUTIFUL MODELS...BEAUTIFUL CAMERA SHOTS!
SUPA THANKS...for photos with the STING RAY of Ray Firkins out front...which was the MOMMAAAPAAPAGRANDDADDY of the AVENGER SERIES 35
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: Gene O'Keefe on March 20, 2012, 12:42:17 PM
Man....I just have to attend VSC before the Good Lord calls me home !!!
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: Mark Scarborough on March 20, 2012, 01:01:03 PM
@ Gene,, yep trust me on this, its worth it,,

Shultzie,, When I ended up on the practice circle next to Firkins' Stingray, I ran all the way to the other end of the parking lot ( its a LONG ways by the way LOL) just to get my camera,, cause I knew you would like the picture,,
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: Shultzie on March 20, 2012, 01:18:22 PM
@ Gene,, yep trust me on this, its worth it,,

Shultzie,, When I ended up on the practice circle next to Firkins' Stingray, I ran all the way to the other end of the parking lot ( its a LONG ways by the way LOL) just to get my camera,, cause I knew you would like the picture,,
MARK! TALK ABOUT DOIN UNTO UDDERS..RUNNING ALL THAT DISTANCE IN 80DEGREE DESERT HEAT!
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: Bill Little on March 20, 2012, 01:20:01 PM
Brother Mark,

A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on the 20 points and Pilot's Choice!  You deserved it from all I can see of that Avenger.

Bill
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: john e. holliday on March 20, 2012, 07:58:39 PM
Mark, it was great hearing your name at the awards ceremoney.   Clint O. should remember the feeling as he got his one VSC a few years ago.   Thanks for the pictures and the memories. H^^
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: Larry Fernandez on March 21, 2012, 10:17:37 AM
I just wish that Saturday whoever put a hole in the top of the inboard wing would have fessed up,,, ???


If Eric Rule was there, I would have blamed it on him, or maybe Antone. VD~ VD~ VD~

Larry, Buttafucco Stunt Team
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: Mark Scarborough on March 21, 2012, 10:33:17 AM
If Eric Rule was there, I would have blamed it on him, or maybe Antone. VD~ VD~ VD~

Larry, Buttafucco Stunt Team
LOL nothing like throwing your "buddies" under the buss eh?

actually it was Friday that it happened,, oh well, as they say, sh** happens right?
Now I can fly the crap out of it, no worries about scratching the pretty paint, Like the first dent in a new car,,
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: Larry Fernandez on March 21, 2012, 11:00:38 AM
LOL nothing like throwing your "buddies" under the buss eh?


Throwing buddies under the bus???
Hell, around these parts, we hold them under the bus.

Larry, Buttafucco Stunt Team
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: Mark Scarborough on March 21, 2012, 11:21:37 AM
Throwing buddies under the bus???
Hell, around these parts, we hold them under the bus.

Larry, Buttafucco Stunt Team
LOL,, you sound just like MY friends too,,,
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: Bill Little on March 21, 2012, 11:27:38 AM
LOL,, you sound just like MY friends too,,,

Maybe we can open a branch of the RNMM/AMM out West?  ???

BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: Randy Powell on March 21, 2012, 11:55:15 AM
Hey, we don't throw Mark under the bus. We make it drive it.
Title: Re: Pictures from VSC
Post by: Shultzie on March 21, 2012, 06:28:11 PM
LOL nothing like throwing your "buddies" under the buss eh?

actually it was Friday that it happened,, oh well, as they say, sh** happens right?
Now I can fly the crap out of it, no worries about scratching the pretty paint, Like the first dent in a new car,,
WOW!
Carol and I traded off our 67VW for the first brand new 1970 Camero RS off the rail car in Salem Oregon waaaay back in 1970.
The first week end we stayed over night at a motel in Eugene Oregon... I WENT OUTSIDE IN THE MORNING!!! U CAN IMAGINE JUST HOW SHOCKED AND TOTALLY "PO'D" VD~ TO SEE THAT OUR  NEW 4 DAY OLD SUPASPORTSTER' CAR DOOR HAD AQUIRED  A HUGE DOOR DENT DING!