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Title: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: RC Storick on December 19, 2014, 01:12:14 PM
I know I said I would start a project this month but I am going to put it off until next month.
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: Larry Borden on December 19, 2014, 01:17:22 PM
Don't you mean 'next year'?  :)
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: Steve Helmick on December 19, 2014, 01:33:49 PM
Yeah, me too. Just too much stuff going on.  LL~ Steve
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: Duke.Johnson on December 19, 2014, 02:30:55 PM
Robert
Were you going to build the RD-1 with foam cores or built up?  Eclectric or gas?
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: john e. holliday on December 19, 2014, 03:21:49 PM
You mean another year is almost gone!!!! :o
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: RC Storick on December 19, 2014, 03:49:38 PM
Robert
Were you going to build the RD-1 with foam cores or built up?  Eclectric or gas?

Both ways and cores will be available from Robins View Productions (Bob Hunt)
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: Duke.Johnson on December 19, 2014, 09:57:46 PM
I'll be watching for that!
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: Shug Emery on December 19, 2014, 10:24:44 PM
The RD-1 is similar to the Prowler...correct?
Can we build along anytime once we subscribe meaning will the videos be available for a while?
Thanks
I am interested for sure.
Shug
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: RC Storick on December 19, 2014, 10:38:22 PM
All the videos I do will remain on the web as long as there is a web
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: Dan McEntee on December 20, 2014, 06:58:25 PM
  I think this was published in Flying Models Magazine. Anybody know what issue? i would like to revisit teh article just for giggles and grins.
   Type at you later,
   Dan McEntee
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: Crist Rigotti on December 20, 2014, 08:17:21 PM
CF858 RD-1 C/L Profile Hunt, Bob .28-.35 48" 06/91 $8.00 easy-to-build design for Stunt training or competition
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: Shug Emery on December 22, 2014, 09:53:19 PM
All signed up now))))
Shug
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: Duke.Johnson on December 23, 2014, 08:51:10 AM
CF858 RD-1 C/L Profile Hunt, Bob .28-.35 48" 06/91 $8.00 easy-to-build design for Stunt training or competition

Is this from the AMA site?
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: roger gebhart on December 23, 2014, 09:10:47 AM
Will we buy plans and cores from Sparky or from you Bob?
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: Crist Rigotti on December 23, 2014, 09:18:57 AM
Is this from the AMA site?

No, from the Flying Models site I believe.
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: Duke.Johnson on December 23, 2014, 09:52:51 AM
Hi Duke:

The original RD-1 was published in Flying Models magazine.

Later - Bob Hunt
Thanks Bob.  I'll wait to get the E-version plans.  I hope to see Robbie at a contest this year.  Are you cutting rib sets or just cores?
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: Duke.Johnson on December 23, 2014, 09:53:28 AM
No, from the Flying Models site I believe.
Thanks Crist
Title: PROWLER PLANS
Post by: Gerald Schamp on December 23, 2014, 11:08:47 AM
Are there still Prowler plans available, I built a couple of them when Scott Smith was offering them, I thought they were a good little plane. I built mine way too heavy, but they still do okay. Only thing I changed is the landing gear, Put it in the wing. Now I would probably use a built up wing and save some weight in that area. Very good little  plane though, a few people here in the Northwest used it as a first plane and learned how to fly with it. They can take a beating.
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: peabody on December 23, 2014, 11:11:11 AM
Bob designed the RD-1, and I believe that he heavily influenced the Prowler (?may have done that airfoil as well), which was initially kitted by Scott Smith. The RD-1 has a constant chord airfoil, while the Prowler had a larger, tapered airfoil.
The Prowler was later kitted by Ken Thompson when Scott discovered bicycling.
The Prowler is a terrific flier.

Have fun!
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: Brent Williams on December 23, 2014, 05:25:56 PM
Here is another picture of the RD-1
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: José Almeida on December 24, 2014, 04:34:56 AM
Is this from the AMA site?

Hi Duke.

This is the cover of Flying Models of June, 1991.
You find the RD-1 article at pages 46th to 50th.
If you want a copy of the article, please, send a PM :)

Merry Christmas
José
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: Bill Little on December 24, 2014, 12:10:00 PM
Hi Bob,

I doubt you remember it, but Aaron's first ever contest was in Cleveland where he stayed with you, Robby, and Billy.  He drove the 8 hrs or so and his model was a RD-1 w/Webra .28!  He had to glue the wings back on Saturday night in Billy's basement.  He did place the next day!  He talks about that meet until this day, staying with you and Robby and spending one night in Billy's house!  A great trip for a kid!  And it was all thanks to you.

Thank you
Bill
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: Lyle Spiegel on December 24, 2014, 12:55:20 PM
John Duncan is still cutting foam and is  second source of the foam wing cores for Prowler. John cut me a set of hollow cores I will use to build SIG Mustang.Also will mold a sheet balsa turtle deck to replace the heavy plastic piece from the kit.  I think i'll use ST 46 I picked up at this years NJ Circle Burner Swap meet - or maybe B40.
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: Bill Little on December 24, 2014, 01:43:52 PM
John Duncan is still cutting foam and is  second source of the foam wing cores for Prowler. John cut me a set of hollow cores I will use to build SIG Mustang.Also will mold a sheet balsa turtle deck to replace the heavy plastic piece from the kit.  I think i'll use ST 46 I picked up at this years NJ Circle Burner Swap meet - or maybe B40.


Hi Lyle,

Getting a fuel tank big enough to fit for the ST .46 will be a problem unless you cut back into the wing LE.

BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: Lyle Spiegel on December 24, 2014, 04:24:23 PM
I have strong running B40 - better choice? Also have early version FP40 , and 46LA,( both were setup by Byron B ) to chose from.Think I will reserve ST 46 for Brodak Gypsy I just ordered from LHS.
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: RC Storick on December 24, 2014, 05:22:36 PM
If someone has a .25 they would like to donate to the cause I am going to build and give this away to the biggner winner at the NATS
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: Duke.Johnson on January 22, 2015, 02:37:17 PM
Bob
Any update on the drawings? 
Thanks
Duke
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: RC Storick on January 22, 2015, 03:46:31 PM
Bob
Any update on the drawings? 
Thanks
Duke

Bob Hunt should be posting here soon the progress
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: Joseph Lijoi on January 23, 2015, 10:56:38 AM
If someone has a .25 they would like to donate to the cause I am going to build and give this away to the biggner winner at the NATS

Send me a PM.  I have two NIB 25 FP's if you are interested.  One is ABN and one has a steel piston and liner.  Both come with the R/C carb, OS venturie, OS NVA and muffler.
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: Duke.Johnson on January 24, 2015, 09:51:18 AM
Will a Park 15 work for the electric version? Or what is the desired set up?
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: GonzoBonzo on January 28, 2015, 03:35:07 AM
Duke,

  If you're talking about the eflite power 15, then yes plenty of power. 
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: Duke.Johnson on January 28, 2015, 08:23:30 AM
Duke,

  If you're talking about the eflite power 15, then yes plenty of power.  
Yes, I think I was confused with the smaller motors like the Park 480.  I have a Power 15 for the project. Thanks.

Bob/Robert - I hope no one is blaming or getting upset. I know I can hardly wait, but I can wait. #^ #^ #^

Bob- do you have the electrical set up figured out? 40-45A ESC? Looks like 3 Cell would give you 8400 RPM @ 950Kv and 4 Cell would have 10900 RPM, so guess 4 Cell.  You have a battery picked out? Prop?

Thanks for working on this project guys!
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: Duke.Johnson on March 04, 2015, 10:25:17 AM
Any update for those of us patiently waiting. #^ #^
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: RC Storick on March 04, 2015, 04:50:52 PM
Any update for those of us patiently waiting. #^ #^

I wrote a Note to Bob Kruger and he said it should be in a week or so. Best I can do for now and I promise as soon as I get the plans we will start.
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: Duke.Johnson on March 05, 2015, 08:37:12 AM
I wrote a Note to Bob Kruger and he said it should be in a week or so. Best I can do for now and I promise as soon as I get the plans we will start.

Sweet! I'll jump this one to the top of the build list.  Is there something I need to sign up for, with your build videos? If, so where?
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: Roger Vizioli on March 13, 2015, 09:12:08 PM
I wrote a Note to Bob Kruger and he said it should be in a week or so. Best I can do for now and I promise as soon as I get the plans we will start.

Sparky,
Any chance there is a bill of materials, primarily for wood, available for pre-ordering?
I should have all I need, but you never know.
thx,
Roger V.
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: RC Storick on March 13, 2015, 10:39:32 PM
Sparky,
Any chance there is a bill of materials, primarily for wood, available for pre-ordering?
I should have all I need, but you never know.
thx,
Roger V.

I dont have the plans yet so I don't know. I will send Bob Kruger another message but I know he's quite busy
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: Gordon Van Tighem on March 15, 2015, 07:01:34 PM
Sparky,
Any chance there is a bill of materials, primarily for wood, available for pre-ordering?
I should have all I need, but you never know.
thx,
Roger V.

Might StuntHanger Hobby consider assembling a wood and hardware pack?
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: Bill Little on April 05, 2015, 02:27:02 PM
Aaron and I built an RD-1 a couple years ago (his second) and used a built up wing.  It is an excellent flying model had has had a couple engines on it.  First was a Leo .37 (UK) from Scott Riese, a TT.36 from Randy Smith and a TT .36 from the Late Byron Barker.  His original was a foam wing and used a Webra .28 from Bob Hunt! ;D  Very easy to fly well, and leaves nothing to be desired.

BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: sadams714441 on April 09, 2015, 05:16:03 AM
Good morning
Are there more videos to watch as a paying member to craftmans series and what's on you tube
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: RC Storick on April 09, 2015, 05:43:15 AM
I'm working on  it
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: sadams714441 on April 09, 2015, 05:58:24 AM
I am not a paying member yet.  Is there more on the paying side.  Or same as what's on you tube    Sorry for bother robert
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: RC Storick on May 30, 2015, 12:11:59 PM
Well I do not have plans for the RD1 so what I am going to do is another build starting today. 50% here and 50% on CLC. I will be extending membership on CLC 1 year for those who are already registered there. I am am 5 months late on the next project. So look for the next videos in a few days to start to roll out.
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: BYU on September 07, 2024, 06:39:42 PM
This seems like an awesome project.

Did plans for the “ RD 1 extreme” ever get completed?
What are the differences between the original and the Extreme version?

Thanks for any info
Title: Re: RD1 CL Craftsman build
Post by: RC Storick on September 07, 2024, 08:55:28 PM
The RD1 and CLC was a failed experiment many years ago.