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Title: Vector Sport at last
Post by: Balsa Butcher on May 23, 2008, 03:43:40 PM

I first posted a picture of this plane without finish a few months ago.  It is a lightly kit bashed Vector-not an ARF, not and ARC.  Power is a 40FP modded many years ago by Randy Smith.  Weight is 45 ounces, Both Sig and Brodak dope was used, unrubbed out for now.  First flight soon.  It's amazing how an open cockpit can change the visual personality of a design.  I couldn't find the "show us your new plane" thread so I'm going solo.  Hope no one minds.   

Title: Re: Vector Sport at last
Post by: stunt1 on May 23, 2008, 04:09:10 PM

Hey Pete,

That is one "Impressive" ship. Hope all goes well with the weekend flights. I don't think I have ever seen a Randy Smith airplane fly bad, so I'm sure you're gonna luv it.

Yours In STUNT,

"Champione"

Title: Re: Vector Sport at last
Post by: Mike Palko on May 23, 2008, 04:10:14 PM

It looks like your Vector kit got a little to friendly with a Tucker Special. Very nice........ H^^

Mike

Title: Re: Vector Sport at last
Post by: Jim Oliver on May 23, 2008, 04:15:21 PM

Looks like a WINNER to me........

Cheers,
Jim

Title: Re: Vector Sport at last
Post by: Tom Hagler on May 23, 2008, 06:02:23 PM

Man that's pretty, Pete! I like the open cockpit. Kinda looks like golden age racer meets George Barris.

Title: Re: Vector Sport at last
Post by: Balsa Butcher on May 23, 2008, 07:16:38 PM

Thanks all esp "Stunt 1", I'm honored.  - major influence was Tucker Special and John Sunderland's 97 Chevelle - still one of my favorites.

Title: Re: Vector Sport at last
Post by: PaulBowman on May 23, 2008, 09:56:32 PM

Pete, i really like it ! the colors and the scheme...very clean. Outstanding !
can't wait to see it fly.

Paul

Title: Re: Vector Sport at last
Post by: PaulBowman on May 23, 2008, 10:00:18 PM

Pete, tell us what you did to get that effect on the lettering. Paint-mask, airbrush ?

thanks  Paul

Title: Re: Vector Sport at last
Post by: Balsa Butcher on May 23, 2008, 10:31:43 PM

Hi Paul - The lettering technique I use is simple and I have been doing it this way for quite awhile.  First have a mask made up at local sign shop or better yet, Control Line Central.  Gold air brush in middle of letter, black on top and bottom.  Did you decide to build a Vector?  I think it would be a good choice.   Another view below.  8)

Title: Re: Vector Sport at last
Post by: Clint Ormosen on May 24, 2008, 12:03:55 AM

Pete, I'm totally insulted! I recieved no email and no picture of this Vector. No notice whatsoever that you had finished it. I had to READ about right here with the general masses. Whatever did I do to deserve this kind of treatment from a local guy? Please explain my fall from your good graces. Sheesh!

Oh, and plane looks great!

Title: Re: Vector Sport at last
Post by: Dwayne on May 24, 2008, 06:11:34 AM

Nice looking plane. i've allways liked kit bashing here's a shot of my bashed Vector.

Title: Re: Vector Sport at last
Post by: Balsa Butcher on May 24, 2008, 09:08:31 AM

Gimme a break Clint ;D - you are still in my good graces, hey, at least I sent you a pic of the three of us at VSC 20 (hope you got that one). Very nice Dwayne, you went quite a bit further then I did and it looks great. The 40 Vector kit really lends it self well to this sort of creativity IMHO. 

Title: Re: Vector Sport at last
Post by: Richard Grogan on May 24, 2008, 01:12:04 PM

Great looking versions both of an already great plane! Both are outstanding!