Turning Point electric powered retract twin in paint shop

[Bob Hunt]

Here's a couple of photos of my new electric powered, retract equipped, Turning Point twin in the paint shop. This one is a departure for me in that its base color is a Porsche Cream instead of the usual white. It has my standard dark metallic brown with red overtones main trim. The spinners will also be painted with the metallic brown. In the photos the simulated canopy has just been applied and it is a custom mixed metallic pewter color. The next thing (today) is the red accent stripes and hopefully the AMA numbers and the name (stencils courtesy of Jim Vigani). Should have it ready for clear by Monday...

This one uses the Robart mechanical retracts instead of the E-Flite electric units. The mechanicals are operated by very small, high torque, digital, programmable servos, and the all up weight of all three retracts units with servos is about 2 ounces less than the three electric retract units was in my Second Wind twin. The estimated all-up weight of this one is 59 to 61 ounces. 

It features a triple cored and balsa sheeted foam wing, sheeted foam flaps, and sheeted foam stabilizer and elevators. 

Later - Bob

[James Mills]

Very cool Bob, hope to see it in person in July

James

[Tim Stagg]

very nice Bob, cant wait to see if fly.

[Matt Colan]

Looks great Bob!! Looking forward to seeing it

[Doug Moisuk]

WOW!
That’s enough to make me go to the dark side. BEAUTIFUL

[Crist Rigotti]

Stunning!

[Claudio Chacon]

Hi Bob,
The color selection is very elegant...and it gives a special "retro" look...
Just lovely...

Later,
Claudio.

[Bill Schwagerman]

That's a work of masterful art Bob! Love it!

Bill

[Ken Culbertson]

WOW!
That’s enough to make me go to the dark side. BEAUTIFUL

Actually, Bob is a Sith Lord.  I have never seen a Bob Hunt design that I did not love.

Ken

[john e. holliday]

Not only gorgeous but wicked looking too.

[George S]

That is a Next Level Stunt model right there!

[Motorman]

So much work goes into these things, it's pretty amazing to see one come to life.


Motorman

[fred cesquim]

each and every of Bob´s designs are "mey next build" kind of model, just get better every time
classy & elegant

[Paul Taylor]

Nicely Done Bob!!!!
You are truly a Master Craftsman. 👍🏼👍🏼
I hope it lands on the front row.

[Paul Taylor]

Thanks again, guys... And Paul, I just hope it lands... with the wheels down! 

Bob

You should get bonus point when they drop. 🤣🤣🤣
Or at least for the cool factor. 👍🏼

[Derek Barry]

Beautiful workmanship as always.  I dig the design as well.

Derek

[Dennis Adamisin]

It’s sure going to look good doing the NEW clover!

[Derek Barry]

It’s sure going to look good doing the NEW clover!

🤣🤣🤣

[Carl Cisneros]

Fantastic looking plane Bob.

by the way, is that a tail end of an F3A ship in the back ground of one of your pictures?


Carl

[Joseph Patterson]

    It's so classy and beautiful now!!  All the other stuff you have to do will make it much more so!! What outstanding work you do Bob!!
           Doug

[RC Storick]

Thanks Doug, Derek, and Carl for the encouraging words! I really hate painting these things. Something can go wrong at any time and ruin the whole effect. So far, so good, but the progress has been slowed down by a bad cold (no, not Covid...). I'm pretty certain that this one will not be done and flown in time for the Nats. I'm planning on flying the Wildfire twin there this year. I really wanted to fly the Turning Point with the retracts, but such is life...

I'm posting a photo of what the Turning Point looked like in bare wood, and one of the Wildfire as well.

I'm very happy that everyone likes the new paint scheme. But, I did retain the dark metallic brown!

Later - Bob



 

Did you take the design ques from the A-10 Warthog?

[fred cesquim]

Bob, what material is the covering? looks absolutely perfect

[Ara Dedekian]

Did you take the design ques from the A-10 Warthog?

     Here's what could have gotten Bob a-thinking.

     Ara

[Martin Quartim]

I just have to say WOOOWWW!

The curve lines you create with such harmony is a pleasure for the eyes!

Martin

[fred cesquim]

Hi Fred:

Not sure what covering you are referring to. If it is the wing sheeting, well that's really light (4-pound stock) balsa.

Later - Bob

my bad, i thought you had covered the wing with something like sylkspan etc. but then you reminded me that your planes are all sheeted surfaces ( to perfection i must say)

[Ken Culbertson]

I just have to say WOOOWWW!

The curve lines you create with such harmony is a pleasure for the eyes!

Martin

You have hit on the best part of a Bob Hunt design - the lines.  This one may exceed even Bob's level of design perfection.  They beg to be flown and even more, they beg to be judged.   I hope someone gets a decent video of this one in the air.

The names always seem to fit the plane as well.  Only one that I didn't like was the "Second Wind".  I will never forgive him for getting there first!

Ken

[Carl Cisneros]

Bob

you got to lone BJ Craft models. Great ships.

Flew a Biside for a couple years. Beautiful flying model..

I heard that BJ has got a CL pattern plane in the works....................

Carl

[Dennis Moritz]

Praise to you Bob Hunt. The Stunt ARTIST. Innovating still. Construction no doubt immaculate. AND light.

[Les McDonald]

Whoa Bobba, that thing is just special.

[Claudio Chacon]

Here's a couple of photos of my new electric powered, retract equipped, Turning Point twin in the paint shop. This one is a departure for me in that its base color is a Porsche Cream instead of the usual white. It has my standard dark metallic brown with red overtones main trim. The spinners will also be painted with the metallic brown. In the photos the simulated canopy has just been applied and it is a custom mixed metallic pewter color. The next thing (today) is the red accent stripes and hopefully the AMA numbers and the name (stencils courtesy of Jim Vigani). Should have it ready for clear by Monday...

This one uses the Robart mechanical retracts instead of the E-Flite electric units. The mechanicals are operated by very small, high torque, digital, programmable servos, and the all up weight of all three retracts units with servos is about 2 ounces less than the three electric retract units was in my Second Wind twin. The estimated all-up weight of this one is 59 to 61 ounces. 

It features a triple cored and balsa sheeted foam wing, sheeted foam flaps, and sheeted foam stabilizer and elevators. 

Later - Bob

Hi again Bob!
If you don't mind, can you tell me (us) what kind and brand of paints do you use for colors and clear coats?

Thanks in advance!

Later,
Claudio.

[Mark Scarborough]

as always Bob, just beautiful, and sexy, like a stunt ship should be

[Claudio Chacon]

Thanks, Mark!

I owe you a call old buddy. This week is bad for me, but I'll try to remember (hey, I'm 74) to call you next week.

And this is for Claudio:

I have not forgotten your request about the paint I use. I have decided to write up the entire finishing system that I use as it is a bit different than the norm. Again, this is a bad week (taking the Genesis up to Joel Costantino's restoration shop today to spray the clear on it. Then I'll be sanding and buffing and assembling for a few days), but I will finish the write up and post it here soon.

Later- Bob

Thank you Bob!
No problem!

You are a Gentleman...

Later,
Claudio.

[Rusty]

Very nice work.  What is the model number of the servos you used?  That was a great idea.

[Curt D Contrata]

Thanks, old buddy! I think in the back of my mind I was remembering your Tropicaire (photo attached...), which was done in cream or beige as I remember; very classy! It seemed like time to change up my colors just a bit, so I copied you....

We'll talk soon...

Later - Bob

As I remember, think it was similar to Diana Crème, Chocolate Brown, and Fokker Red.

A very impressive combination of colors.

Curt