Author Topic: OK here's a pretty good topic...... (Read 2717 times)

Jim Pollock · « **on:** March 17, 2010, 02:38:30 PM »

Which model design is prettiest of all time.....

Here are some suggestions but definitely not all that could qualify: 1. Minado, 2. Cobra, 3. Avenger. 4. Continental,
5. Thunderbird, 6. Venus, 7. Argus, 8. Impact, 9. Trivial Pursuit, 10. Spectron Columbia. 11. Vector - - well, you get the idea.

Jim Pollock, my pick is of course #1!

Howard Rush · « **Reply #1 on:** March 17, 2010, 03:56:48 PM »

The old Thunderbird or maybe this:

Matt Colan · « **Reply #2 on:** March 17, 2010, 04:43:46 PM »

1. USA-1 2. Minado 3. Novi III 4. FormulaS 5. Avenger 6. Cobra 7. Ares 8. GeoXL 9. Windy's Novanta 10. Randy Powell's elliptical wing airplane pictured above

FLOYD CARTER · « **Reply #3 on:** March 17, 2010, 05:49:43 PM »

Your examples are all Modern Stunt. So, don't forget the modern full-body semi-scale stunters. Like, Spitfire, Hellcat, Bearcat, or Ryan STA.

Floyd

Jim Pollock · « **Reply #4 on:** March 17, 2010, 08:19:52 PM »

Floyd,

The simi scales are slated for a thread of their own, but I sure don't see anything better than AL's P51's or
the Sea Fury.

Jim Pollock

John Miller · « **Reply #5 on:** March 17, 2010, 08:50:22 PM »

How about this one?

wwwarbird · « **Reply #6 on:** March 17, 2010, 08:53:11 PM »

Paul Walker's B-17.

Jim Pollock · « **Reply #7 on:** March 17, 2010, 09:11:14 PM »

John,

Isn't that Gordon's Tony? It's pretty nice too, but I still think Al's P-51's are prettier.

Well, You know, Paul's B-17 is in a class by itself. It is practically exact scale except for the Stab/Elevator.

Jim Pollock

John Miller · « **Reply #8 on:** March 18, 2010, 07:19:18 AM »

Yes Jim, That is Gordy's Tony. Like Al's designs it is pretty close to scale. The wing has it's AR reduced, and the stab-elevator was enlarged a little, but the fuselage is within 1.5% of scale.

Yes, the B-17 is in a class by itself.

Balsa Butcher · « **Reply #9 on:** March 18, 2010, 11:16:03 AM »

I think if you are talking about world class scale stunters you must include Ron Burn's models in the mix. His Wildcat, BT-13, and Zero (Oscar?) are incredible. They don't have the contest record of the other "famous" scale stunters but the details (full detailed cockpits, rivets, real panel markings, scale researched paint jobs) are only equaled by full-on expert scale models. I have only seen the Wildcat fly (at Golden State) but it will definitely do a decent pattern. As far as beauty, I'd have to include any of Steve Buso's designs in that catagory along with the others that have been mentioned.

John Miller · « **Reply #10 on:** March 18, 2010, 11:22:52 AM »

yea, what pete said.....

Balsa Butcher · « **Reply #11 on:** March 18, 2010, 12:28:03 PM »

Thanks for that John. I'm hoping Ron will read this and post some pics. Say...aren't you supposed to be in Tucson this week? (ya, I know, me too)

Dalton Hammett · « **Reply #12 on:** March 18, 2010, 05:33:41 PM »

If you talking pretty, how about some of the really streamline looking oldies : like the Ares or even the Ballerina ??

Dalton H.

Howard Rush · « **Reply #13 on:** March 18, 2010, 06:44:46 PM »

Those are mighty pretty.

Dennis Moritz · « **Reply #14 on:** March 19, 2010, 05:39:24 AM »

The Windy/Joe Adamusko Seafire.

Jim Pollock · « **Reply #15 on:** March 19, 2010, 03:47:37 PM »

Dennis,

All of Windy's simi-scale airplanes are very pretty indeed!

Jim Pollock

Kim Mortimore · « **Reply #16 on:** March 20, 2010, 05:01:10 PM »

Does anyone know where to find information on obtaining and installing hinges like the ones Randy used on the stab/elevator in his fabulous plane that Howard posted?

(I haven't figured out how to go to earlier messages for the Insert Quote (Insert Picture in this case) feature once the thread gets long enough that the Topic Summary goes over one page. It's probably totally obvious...won't be the first time!)

Thanks,
Kim Mortimore

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #17 on:** March 20, 2010, 05:15:40 PM »

In my opinion, the (1)"Tucker Special" is (easily) the prettiest Classic. I'm not so enthused about the O'Toole version or the Mk. 4 version. The design is so basically handsome that a complex paint scheme is detracting. (2) '59 Thunderbird. I tend to like a model plane that looks like a model plane. I think that's what Ty likes about the Barnstormer, tho the Internats Stunt Winner is "nicer" looking. (3) I'm a fan of "round engines". The Razorback
P-47 would be great, if anybody would build a good one. Bill W's wing was not close to the correct shape, fuselage too thin, etc. The later Thunderbird wings were perfect, so it can be done. But I digress. Roy Trantham's "Highjacker" is extremely good looking plane. (4) I like the "Ares" a lot, but like the "Cavalier" more.
I'm getting thirsty, so I'm gonna stop...

Steve

Randy Powell · « **Reply #18 on:** March 23, 2010, 03:43:23 PM »

The hinges are Robart Pin or Barrel hinges. Very easy to install using a guide and a drill.

Dwayne · « **Reply #19 on:** March 25, 2010, 06:07:45 AM »

All the classic beamers.

Matt Colan · « **Reply #20 on:** March 25, 2010, 01:33:25 PM »

Quote from: Jim Pollock on March 19, 2010, 03:47:37 PM

Dennis,

All of Windy's simi-scale airplanes are very pretty indeed!

Jim Pollock

ALL of Windy's airplanes are pretty!!!

Jim Pollock · « **Reply #21 on:** March 29, 2010, 03:23:32 PM »

Matt,

So are all of Dave Gierke's airplanes pretty!!

Jim Pollock

Matt Colan · « **Reply #22 on:** March 29, 2010, 06:12:28 PM »

Quote from: Jim Pollock on March 29, 2010, 03:23:32 PM

Matt,

So are all of Dave Gierke's airplanes pretty!!

Jim Pollock

I've also been an admirer of Bill Werwage's designs as well. Dave Gierke has designed some real pretty planes from what I've seen as well.

Howard Rush · « **Reply #23 on:** March 29, 2010, 06:41:51 PM »

I take a pretty airplane and put annoying paint jobs on it. That's what I do.

Jim Pollock · « **Reply #24 on:** April 01, 2010, 08:00:44 PM »

Those aren't annoying Howard there "Creative"
Especially those wavy checked flags you do!

Jim Pollock

Bill Little · « **Reply #25 on:** April 03, 2010, 10:22:52 PM »

Hmmmm......... Steve Wooley's Argus was actually voted the Prettiest Stunt Plane in the World at the '62 WC.

I love Billy's Ares... all of them.

But my favorite is the Juno!

Mongo

john e. holliday · « **Reply #26 on:** April 06, 2010, 10:03:38 AM »

There have been more designs since the Argus. To me it was another Ares laid out differently. If I had the room I would take one of each of all the stunters as they are all gorgeous. To really judge them, need to paint them all solid black with no markings. Then judge the outline. Yes the "Nobler" would be at the bottem of the list even tho I have had several of them. Elliptical wings/tail surfaces are the prettiest of all.

Howard Rush · « **Reply #27 on:** April 06, 2010, 10:59:20 AM »

I always thought the Nobler looked like George Aldrich. I don't know why.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #28 on:** April 07, 2010, 11:31:55 AM »

>>I take a pretty airplane and put annoying paint jobs on it. That's what I do.<<

Hey Rhomboy, there are other colors besides pumpkin you know.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #29 on:** April 07, 2010, 11:56:23 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on April 07, 2010, 11:31:55 AM

>>I take a pretty airplane and put annoying paint jobs on it. That's what I do.<<

Hey Rhomboy, there are other colors besides pumpkin you know.

and some have been known to incorporate curved lines into their trim schemes as well...
but Randy, perhaps we shouldnt throw stones, I mean after all, I havent ever recieved 20 appearance points , have you?

Gene O'Keefe · « **Reply #30 on:** April 21, 2010, 06:20:26 PM »

Stilleto

Howard Rush · « **Reply #31 on:** April 21, 2010, 06:40:28 PM »

Sounds like a knock-knock joke. Stiletto who?

Bruce Perry · « **Reply #32 on:** April 21, 2010, 11:03:43 PM »

Stilletto Heels, Number one distraction on landing...

RandySmith · « **Reply #33 on:** April 22, 2010, 03:43:58 PM »

Quote from: Howard Rush on April 21, 2010, 06:40:28 PM

Sounds like a knock-knock joke. Stiletto who?

Stiletto 35......Stiletto 700.....Stiletto 660.....Stiletto 630...etc.....etc.....etc

Jim Pollock · « **Reply #34 on:** April 23, 2010, 02:12:37 PM »

Out of all those Stiletto's the only one I have seen fly is Dan Banjock's Stiletto 660.
It did fly magnificently! My vote goes to the 660!

Jim Pollock

Larry Cunningham · « **Reply #35 on:** April 26, 2010, 10:56:30 AM »

My vote would be for the Minado. I don't know how well it flies, but the example I saw at VSC many years ago was absolutely gorgeous, and dripped with Zen.

L.

"Endurance is patience concentrated." -Thomas Carlyle

Jim Pollock · « **Reply #36 on:** April 26, 2010, 12:17:43 PM »

Larry,

I think the Minado defined Zen in small airplanes!

Jim Pollock,

Jim Pollock · « **Reply #37 on:** May 16, 2010, 05:48:50 AM »

Howard,

I think the Nobler looks like George because it has a fairly deep long nose! Of course to look like George these days it would need to be underground.....

Author Topic: OK here's a pretty good topic...... (Read 2717 times)

Dwayne