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Offline Mike Griffin

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Spectre
« on: January 27, 2019, 09:20:33 PM »
I am just looking for a little information.  Has the Spectre ever been offered in kit form?  How old is the design?  The plans say it is a Dave Platt design.  Looks perfect for the Veco .19 or equivalent,

Thank you

Mike

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Re: Spectre
« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2019, 09:27:11 PM »
Not sure where you get these plans

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Re: Spectre
« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2019, 09:35:55 PM »
Laser-cut, "Ted Fancher Precision-Pro" Hard Point Handle Kits are available again.  PM for info.
https://stunthanger.com/smf/brent-williams'-fancher-handles-and-cl-parts/ted-fancher's-precision-pro-handle-kit-by-brent-williams-information/

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Re: Spectre
« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2019, 09:56:52 PM »
Thank you very much Brent

Mike

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Re: Spectre
« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2019, 12:05:29 PM »
I have a short kit that I got off the English Ebay.   It is print wood that has to be cut and sanded. D>K
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Re: Spectre
« Reply #5 on: January 28, 2019, 01:20:34 PM »
just talked to Dave,as u now know it was kitted ,in 1957. 42 in wing span and about 350 sq in . the veco 19 was one of the engines he designed it for
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Re: Spectre
« Reply #6 on: January 28, 2019, 04:29:59 PM »
I am just looking for a little information.  Has the Spectre ever been offered in kit form?  How old is the design?  The plans say it is a Dave Platt design.  Looks perfect for the Veco .19 or equivalent,

Thank you

Mike

A laser cut kit of the Spectre is currently made by the Vintage Model Company
Amerang hold the copyright and license it to the Vintage Model Company to manufacture.

You can buy one here;

https://www.vintagemodelcompany.com/kk-spectre.html












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Re: Spectre
« Reply #7 on: January 28, 2019, 04:35:44 PM »
I had a short kit off eBay (probably the same as Doc’s). I ended up replacing a lot of it and it effectively turned into a scratch build. With a PAW 19 diesel in it, it’s a really nice-flying model (one of my favourites), and I’m sure something like a Veco 19 would also be fine.

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Re: Spectre
« Reply #8 on: January 28, 2019, 06:49:20 PM »
I thank everyone for their input.  Was just wondering what the availability was since I have not heard to much about it.  I appreciate the help.

Mike

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Re: Spectre
« Reply #9 on: January 29, 2019, 11:05:19 AM »
Well here in the states the smaller stunt planes are not too popular for competition.   The British had a penchant for the smaller planes with 2.5cc engines.   I have several 25 size planes that I haven't flown in competition because they don't have the wow factor of a big 60  size plane.   Dave seen my Cupim25 go through a pattern and thought it one of my better planes.   D>K
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