Author Topic: WINNER ANNOUNCED!! "FREE ARF FREE" (Read 27389 times)

RC Storick · « **on:** August 16, 2006, 04:30:51 PM »

Stunt Hangar and Brodak will be giving away a ARF Super Clown. This plane is OTS Legal. Your choice of colors from the Brodak catalog. The drawing will be done in the same way as before.

The rules however have changed.

1) You must have your first and last name in your profile.
2) You must have made a post in the last 30 days. (This is to get more people involved)
~~3) You must have your pin on the map. If you have a problem placing it, let me know and I will help you.~~
So post now and post often! Let us know what you think!

This ARF provided by Brodak Manufacturing and John Brodak.

This plane just as our last give away is provided absolutely free of charge!!

Drawing will be held on 9-15-06

Bill Little · « **Reply #1 on:** August 16, 2006, 04:33:21 PM »

That's great, Sparky! Glad that the donations are being made and going to good people.

BTW: Just so everyone knows, Administrators, Moderators, etc., are not eligible.

Bill <><

posthole_digger · « **Reply #2 on:** August 16, 2006, 04:58:52 PM »

This site just seems to have more and more to offer!

Paul

RC Storick · « **Reply #3 on:** August 16, 2006, 05:03:45 PM »

I'll tell you why. There are three kinds of people in life. Ones who make it happen then there's the ones who watch it happen and the last of the group the ones who wounder what the hell happened. I'll let you choose what kind of person I am.

I have nothing to sell (except Stunt Hangar tee's) and nothing to gain.

Richard Grogan · « **Reply #4 on:** August 16, 2006, 05:20:44 PM »

The Best C/L site on the web, hands down!! !Great Job!

Bob Reeves · « **Reply #5 on:** August 16, 2006, 05:36:00 PM »

As a side note the Super Clown is a really good flying airplane and tougher than one would think. I bought one to bang up learning the Mirror Pattern, the 4th crash took off the tail feathers but the first 3 were a little CA and back in the air.

Everyone in the club was pretty amazed just how well it flew and most were witness to a few of the crashes. Built it pretty much stock only change was a tail wheel instead of the skid for my stooge. Good airplane...

Roger Vizioli · « **Reply #6 on:** August 16, 2006, 06:26:58 PM »

Do we need to sign up if we have met all the other requirements? If so, count me in.
Roger V.

RC Storick · « **Reply #7 on:** August 16, 2006, 06:48:32 PM »

No sign up necessary. Just post,be an active member of this forum and you're in there.

EddyR · « **Reply #8 on:** August 16, 2006, 07:11:50 PM »

Well just send it over here
Ed Ruane

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #9 on:** August 16, 2006, 07:39:01 PM »

And How about one or two more rules.

Your karma has to be over 86.

And you had to be one of the first 10 to put your pin on the map. I was about number 6.

That will increase my chances any way.

Just kidding.....

Jay · « **Reply #10 on:** August 16, 2006, 08:55:56 PM »

Should add another rule. Who spends the most time in the chat room. Between me and Bill Sawyer we have them all beat.

Jay

Phil Smith · « **Reply #11 on:** August 16, 2006, 09:04:03 PM »

Robert,
I admire your enthusesum and energy, this place goes from strength to strength and is a neat place to hang out. Be careful you don't burn out .....

Phil.

Warren Leadbeatter · « **Reply #12 on:** August 16, 2006, 09:14:22 PM »

Just wondering if international members are eligible! Would be nice to win one of those that's for sure.

Cheers

RC Storick · « **Reply #13 on:** August 16, 2006, 09:23:00 PM »

Quote from: Warren Leadbeatter on August 16, 2006, 09:14:22 PM

Just wondering if international members are eligible! Would be nice to win one of those that's for sure.

Cheers

Everyone is who is on the forum. With the exception of moderators ,admin and staff... BLAH BLAH BLAH ETC.. I will figure out how to ship it somehow.

Art Zehner · « **Reply #14 on:** August 16, 2006, 09:45:25 PM »

Just got to make sure I make the 30 day rule. See ya Sunday afternoon Paul.
Art

Crist Rigotti · « **Reply #15 on:** August 16, 2006, 09:55:54 PM »

Cool Sparky. Say hi to Allen this weekend for me!

Richard Becker · « **Reply #16 on:** August 17, 2006, 02:50:46 AM »

I agree with Warren, it would be great if international members were elegible! Even if we ahd to pay for the extra shipping costs.
Richard

Warren Leadbeatter · « **Reply #17 on:** August 17, 2006, 06:05:58 AM »

Hi,

Postage to Australia for a 40 oz item is around $18.00 USD if you use USPS Airmail Letter Post. The weight limit for letter post is 4 pounds.

Cheers

Bob Reeves · « **Reply #18 on:** August 17, 2006, 11:36:40 AM »

Another good thing about the Super Clown ARF, it's a fairly small airplane so the box isn't oversized like most of the other ARF's, should help with the shipping costs.

Bill Little · « **Reply #19 on:** August 17, 2006, 12:15:43 PM »

You know guys, this is really starting to become a really really good place!

Bill <><

Mike Spiess · « **Reply #20 on:** August 17, 2006, 12:27:17 PM »

It would be neat to win as I have a kit that I got a long time ago just don't have any building time any more.

Bill Jacklin · « **Reply #21 on:** August 17, 2006, 05:08:11 PM »

So many toys; so little time. My hobbies are interfering with each other, now that I'm retired and determined to do it all ...

Wynn Robins · « **Reply #22 on:** August 17, 2006, 06:16:19 PM »

good idea......again....you just keep the surprises coming.....WAHOO!

Harleyman · « **Reply #23 on:** August 17, 2006, 06:56:31 PM »

It sure would be ironic if one of the many "ARF bashers" ended up winning it.

dennis lipsett · « **Reply #24 on:** August 18, 2006, 12:06:46 PM »

I'm posting to meet the 30 day rule. Of course I wouldn't win if I had the only ticket but one never should lose hope

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #25 on:** August 18, 2006, 12:13:00 PM »

Quote from: Art Zehner on August 16, 2006, 09:45:25 PM

Just got to make sure I make the 30 day rule. See ya Sunday afternoon Paul.
Art

I am looking forward to meeting you Art.

I hope it is cooler out there then here... Whew!

Richard Grogan · « **Reply #26 on:** August 18, 2006, 06:16:48 PM »

Quote from: Harleyman on August 17, 2006, 06:56:31 PM

It sure would be ironic if one of the many "ARF bashers" ended up winning it.

Hopefully whoever wins it will use it to teach someone else to fly!

RC Storick · « **Reply #27 on:** August 18, 2006, 06:29:40 PM »

I am going to start a program like that next year.

Herb Calvin · « **Reply #28 on:** August 18, 2006, 07:51:52 PM »

Just adding my post to be a contender. Have a good evening gentlemen and ladies

Robert Gross · « **Reply #29 on:** August 18, 2006, 08:04:24 PM »

What are the chances of winning. 100 to 1?

Robert Gross

RC Storick · « **Reply #30 on:** August 18, 2006, 08:05:46 PM »

Someones gonna win and it cost nothing to enter! Pretty fair I think! If all goes as planned and I can muster the support, I'm gonna try and draw once a month. Providing I can get donations and funding.

Dan Labine · « **Reply #31 on:** August 19, 2006, 07:55:01 AM »

Darn!!! I just got one in the mail. Looks great. Any suggestions on improvements?

Bob Reeves · « **Reply #32 on:** August 19, 2006, 08:54:24 AM »

Quote from: Dan Labine on August 19, 2006, 07:55:01 AM

Darn!!! I just got one in the mail. Looks great. Any suggestions on improvements?

Dan,

As stated above I built mine more or less completely stock, only issue I had was flap flutter and ended up solving it by slicing a piece off the rear of the flaps. I did it in steps but ended up with about 3/8 off at the fuselage tapering to nothing at the tip. Even this didn't completely solve the problem in high wind so I cut a triangle off the tips from about 2 inches in from the tip tapering to the hinge line and that seemed to fix it. as a bonus, the smaller flaps actually made it fly better.

The other changes I made were to solder washers on the control rods for keepers instead of using the spring things that came with it and used a Sullivan gold 4-40 clevis at the elevator.

My kit had a couple of hinges that were split where the pin went through. I just used Dubro hinges for the elevator and the stock hinges that were good for the flaps. I am sure John would have replaced them if I had asked but I had the Dubro's and it wasn't a big deal.

Not sure what the deal on the Super Clown is other than maybe most don't realize it's potential. Just haven't seen or heard of very many that are flying. Been trying to find out if the flap flutter is a common problem or if it was just my example.

In any case I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone, good flying airplane even though one wouldn't think so by looking at the numbers.

tgsnj · « **Reply #33 on:** August 20, 2006, 05:19:26 AM »

This is a really great idea.There was another site years ago that did the same thing but online members would provide items that they did not want any more.It was really interesting to see what people wanted to give away!
This site is fast becoming my favorite.Thanks robert.
Tom

Bill Little · « **Reply #34 on:** August 20, 2006, 04:31:01 PM »

Quote from: Bob Reeves on August 19, 2006, 08:54:24 AM

Dan,

As stated above I built mine more or less completely stock, only issue I had was flap flutter and ended up solving it by slicing a piece off the rear of the flaps. I did it in steps but ended up with about 3/8 off at the fuselage tapering to nothing at the tip. Even this didn't completely solve the problem in high wind so I cut a triangle off the tips from about 2 inches in from the tip tapering to the hinge line and that seemed to fix it. as a bonus, the smaller flaps actually made it fly better.

The other changes I made were to solder washers on the control rods for keepers instead of using the spring things that came with it and used a Sullivan gold 4-40 clevis at the elevator.

My kit had a couple of hinges that were split where the pin went through. I just used Dubro hinges for the elevator and the stock hinges that were good for the flaps. I am sure John would have replaced them if I had asked but I had the Dubro's and it wasn't a big deal.

Not sure what the deal on the Super Clown is other than maybe most don't realize it's potential. Just haven't seen or heard of very many that are flying. Been trying to find out if the flap flutter is a common problem or if it was just my example.

In any case I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone, good flying airplane even though one wouldn't think so by looking at the numbers.

Hi Bob,

I have been flying a Brodak (kit) Super Clown since he first introduced it. I was writing the product column for Stunt News back then and I did a review on it. Must have 10-11 years ago! hahaha

I powered mine with a McCoy Red Head 29 (hybrid) and it's the only plane I have entered in OTS as of yet! Min has always been a blast to fly, very easy and responsive.

No problem with flap flutter, guess I was lucky.

It is a fun plane.

Bill <><

Manuel Cortes · « **Reply #35 on:** August 21, 2006, 02:42:31 AM »

Nice idea!!!!
Congratulations to people who make Stunt Hanger Possible, and to all Stunt Comunity from Spain
Manuel Cortes.

Bob Hudak · « **Reply #36 on:** August 21, 2006, 08:06:27 PM »

I won't ask you to build this one for me if I win. An ARF is just my speed. Keep up the good work on this forum!

Mike McHenry · « **Reply #37 on:** August 23, 2006, 05:45:41 AM »

I won one of these at the FCM contest. I am now in the process of assembling it. So far so good with it. Not real crazy about the covering used, but it will be OK for it is to used for. This will be my 8 year old daughters first plane to learn to fly with. Hopefully she will get to use it on Labor Day.

Leonard Rennick · « **Reply #38 on:** August 23, 2006, 10:21:00 AM »

Thanks Sparky for all the free goodies and a great forum.

Leonard

Doug Moon · « **Reply #39 on:** August 23, 2006, 08:55:39 PM »

I placed my pin. I, just like many of you, could use an OTS plane.

Very good idea Sparky.

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #40 on:** August 23, 2006, 09:09:22 PM »

FWIW, the Super Clown is Classic Legit, as well as OTS...we all need a Classic, right? OTS seems to be falling in popularity around these parts...

Also...in '03 & '04, we had a "trimming & coaching clinic" with a local lad (aka "PW") test flying the models and giving advise on adjustments. One of those models was Rich McConnell's "Super Clown". It got a good review from PW, who was surprised that it flew so well. Most everybody else had too much tipweight

, or badly adjusted handles.

Steve

Brad Smith · « **Reply #41 on:** August 24, 2006, 03:33:58 PM »

Supr Clown cool so all i got ta do is post does this post count?

Bill Little · « **Reply #42 on:** August 24, 2006, 05:01:46 PM »

Quote from: Brad Smith on August 24, 2006, 03:33:58 PM

Supr Clown cool so all i got ta do is post does this post count?

Yes.

Bill <><

Doug Moon · « **Reply #43 on:** August 24, 2006, 10:22:05 PM »

Quote from: Brad Smith on August 24, 2006, 03:33:58 PM

Supr Clown cool so all i got ta do is post does this post count?

Sweeeeeeeet! I guess that means mine count too.

Doug Moon · « **Reply #44 on:** August 24, 2006, 10:23:08 PM »

Bill,

Is Aaron still flying. I used to talk to him from time to time but we havent talked in a while. How is he and the family doing?

Bill Little · « **Reply #45 on:** August 25, 2006, 01:53:18 PM »

Hi Doug,

Aaron is still involved, but his business is taking most all his time. Both his children are doing great. I *think* he is going to fly at Huntersville in October. He has very, very few flights on his new Satana. It looks like it is going to be a good one!

His daughter is already 5 years old, and his son is almost two. I can't believe it!

Bill <><

Crist Rigotti · « **Reply #46 on:** August 25, 2006, 05:34:55 PM »

Cool, I always liked the Super Clown.

Bruce Shipp · « **Reply #47 on:** August 28, 2006, 10:09:07 AM »

Thanks, Sparky.

sadams714441 · « **Reply #48 on:** August 29, 2006, 05:40:31 PM »

Sounds like another great idea by Sparky

Bill Adair · « **Reply #49 on:** August 29, 2006, 11:15:08 PM »

Wow, this is just great - a C/L forum with Karma!

Haven't flown in years, but winning this drawing could change that pretty fast.

Bill Adair

Author Topic: WINNER ANNOUNCED!! "FREE ARF FREE" (Read 27389 times)

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