What is the prettiest ol -timer? - Page 2

johnvb · Mar 28, 2006, 05:00 AM

Can't help it, I like the Hepcat too

This one a friend and I built for another one of our gang.

glider34 · Mar 28, 2006, 09:29 AM

I love the way this model goes up!

John

California Condor · Mar 28, 2006, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oian

Fillon's "Champion" glider

Have you built one, John? I have the plans but have not gotten around to buildig it.

Airboatflyingshp · Mar 28, 2006, 06:52 PM

This I like for being pretty........sorry havent got any better pics

Oian · Mar 29, 2006, 01:22 AM

Eut: Regarding the Fillon,

I haven't started it yet, I have the short kit from Klarich. I'm still trying to figure out the best way to laminate the outlines as they are elliptical in both the outline, and the dihedral.

BMatthews · Mar 29, 2006, 11:50 PM

I've been waiting until I was at home with my pictures to post.

First off a couple of rubber models. The first is Henry Strucks Diamond or Contest Winner depending on which source of name you find. It's a top down view of my avatar model. This model first saw the light of day a little before the 91 SAM Champs at Jean where I flew it in the events down there. It's now over 15 years young and still going strong.

The next is one of the Birth Day photos of my Easy Built Miss Canada Sr. I've still got the model but it's currently sitting with a broken wing and the tissue is so faded that it's hard to tell the red from the white any more. The only vivid colors on it are the Solarfilm iron on letters that a fellow with a lettering cutter made for me. This model first came out in around 1988 or so. It is as close to a guaranteed easy trimming and flying model as you're likely to find in free flight. I've personally seen at least 6 of them other than mine that trimmed out with a minimum of fuss and went on to fly in fine style until thermals took them away or some other calamity befell them. HIGHLY RECOMENDED as a path for instant satisfaction and success.

BMatthews · Mar 30, 2006, 12:09 AM

And then the power models....

The first is my own Henry Struck Record hound in company of a second Record Hound belonging to my OFB Steve Dona. Mine is electric RC and his is Super Cyke FF.

Second is Steve with his California Champ gassie.

The classic Zipper fills out this trio. I don't remember who's this is but I saw it at a contest down in Oregon. The fellow was getting on and so he had put rudder only RC into it just to return it to himself. But the launch and much of the flight was done ala Free Flight depending on the wind.

I thought I had a pic of my Miss Tiny but it seems to have suffered in some previous hard drive crash. But I've got it on a slide so I'll scan it in over the next couple of days. Also my big Roger Hammer Flamingo. Now there's a balsa overcast! It does't have the same wing span as some like Eut's Condor but the wing chord sort of makes up for it...

I'll also take some pics of my Dallaire Pee Wee Speedster.

eliworm · Mar 30, 2006, 12:30 AM

I don't have a photo but I was going to say the Miss Tiny. The Strato Streak is pretty nice as well.

Anyone have plans for a Miss Tiny?

Jim

RFJ · Mar 30, 2006, 02:41 AM

Also don't have a photo handy, but my vote goes to the Henry Struck "New Ruler" Really must build one someday.

wingbeat · Mar 30, 2006, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RFJ

Also don't have a photo handy, but my vote goes to the Henry Struck "New Ruler" Really must build one someday.

like this?...

good reference site- http://www.quietcow.com/oldtimers.htm

RFJ · Mar 30, 2006, 10:30 AM

That's the one Wingbeat - thanks for photograph.

Obligatory elliptical surfaces and stringered fuselage but just that little bit different with cockpit cut out and upright cowled engine.

Real pretty!

jwfinn · Mar 30, 2006, 02:16 PM

I don't fly power models right now, though I really like the Ladybird biplane. Will probably build one someday. As for rubber models, here are my two favorites: Lidgard's Hi-Ho and Cole's Smoothie. I don't have a Smoothie (picture lifted from somewhere else), just think it's the coolest rubber model I've ever seen. Clean lines and performance to boot. As you can see, I do, however, have a Hi-Ho. It's got awesome performance, that's all I can say. Very easy to trim, too, but you must remember to not use any downthrust!

Airboatflyingshp · Mar 30, 2006, 07:35 PM

Rubber power HC's Smoothy yes .................and Chets Ls record breaker for the wing alone..pop up canopy DT and UC all in one very pretty package.....see the plans page but has anyone got a current pic?
http://www.theplanpage.com/Months/2310/2310.htm

BMatthews · Mar 30, 2006, 08:25 PM

JW, your pic reminded me that I re-drew the Smoothie plans some years back. If you're keen on a copy let me know. Copy cost would be in the $2 to $3 range as I recall and mailing will add another buck I'd guess.

A buddy in SAM 8 in Seattle built one from my plans and confirmed that my formers and ribs all fit up nicely with no mods required to fair in the stringers. A fact that did not apparently follow if the model was built from the magazine plans.

I'd forggoten all about the Smoothie. It's truly one of the most beautiful of the rubber models for sure. Frankly I like it better than that the Copeland model that everyone goes nuts over.

Same offer applies to anyone else too. It's a pencil on vellum master and makes for a nice blackline print.

Cebola · Mar 30, 2006, 11:19 PM

This is my Brooklyn Dodger, And my Lanzo Bomber I love tham, very nice flyer and a good thermalist

Cebola
Brazil

Mar 28, 2006, 05:00 AM	#16
johnvb Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 381	Can't help it, I like the Hepcat too This one a friend and I built for another one of our gang. Attached Thumbnails 175.6 KB · Views: 601

Mar 28, 2006, 09:29 AM	#17
glider34 ADDICTED TO LIFT Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 361	Banshee I love the way this model goes up! John Attached Thumbnails 19.9 KB · Views: 445 72.9 KB · Views: 593

Mar 28, 2006, 06:52 PM	#19
Airboatflyingshp Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: B'ham UK Posts: 2,979	Mamsel 52" span This I like for being pretty........sorry havent got any better pics Attached Thumbnails 73.9 KB · Views: 525 57.1 KB · Views: 578

Mar 29, 2006, 01:22 AM	#20
Oian Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Selma, CA, USA Posts: 287	Eut: Regarding the Fillon, I haven't started it yet, I have the short kit from Klarich. I'm still trying to figure out the best way to laminate the outlines as they are elliptical in both the outline, and the dihedral. Attached Thumbnails 89.2 KB · Views: 403 89.1 KB · Views: 427

Mar 29, 2006, 11:50 PM	#21
BMatthews B for Bruce Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 4,683	I've been waiting until I was at home with my pictures to post. First off a couple of rubber models. The first is Henry Strucks Diamond or Contest Winner depending on which source of name you find. It's a top down view of my avatar model. This model first saw the light of day a little before the 91 SAM Champs at Jean where I flew it in the events down there. It's now over 15 years young and still going strong. The next is one of the Birth Day photos of my Easy Built Miss Canada Sr. I've still got the model but it's currently sitting with a broken wing and the tissue is so faded that it's hard to tell the red from the white any more. The only vivid colors on it are the Solarfilm iron on letters that a fellow with a lettering cutter made for me. This model first came out in around 1988 or so. It is as close to a guaranteed easy trimming and flying model as you're likely to find in free flight. I've personally seen at least 6 of them other than mine that trimmed out with a minimum of fuss and went on to fly in fine style until thermals took them away or some other calamity befell them. HIGHLY RECOMENDED as a path for instant satisfaction and success. Attached Thumbnails 41.8 KB · Views: 415 21.8 KB · Views: 490

Mar 30, 2006, 12:09 AM	#22
BMatthews B for Bruce Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 4,683	And then the power models.... The first is my own Henry Struck Record hound in company of a second Record Hound belonging to my OFB Steve Dona. Mine is electric RC and his is Super Cyke FF. Second is Steve with his California Champ gassie. The classic Zipper fills out this trio. I don't remember who's this is but I saw it at a contest down in Oregon. The fellow was getting on and so he had put rudder only RC into it just to return it to himself. But the launch and much of the flight was done ala Free Flight depending on the wind. I thought I had a pic of my Miss Tiny but it seems to have suffered in some previous hard drive crash. But I've got it on a slide so I'll scan it in over the next couple of days. Also my big Roger Hammer Flamingo. Now there's a balsa overcast! It does't have the same wing span as some like Eut's Condor but the wing chord sort of makes up for it... I'll also take some pics of my Dallaire Pee Wee Speedster. Attached Thumbnails 51.5 KB · Views: 549 27.8 KB · Views: 575 20.1 KB · Views: 606

Mar 30, 2006, 12:30 AM	#23
eliworm And you are? Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,622	I don't have a photo but I was going to say the Miss Tiny. The Strato Streak is pretty nice as well. Anyone have plans for a Miss Tiny? Jim

Mar 30, 2006, 02:41 AM	#24
RFJ Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 470	Also don't have a photo handy, but my vote goes to the Henry Struck "New Ruler" Really must build one someday.

Mar 30, 2006, 10:30 AM	#26
RFJ Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 470	That's the one Wingbeat - thanks for photograph. Obligatory elliptical surfaces and stringered fuselage but just that little bit different with cockpit cut out and upright cowled engine. Real pretty!

Mar 30, 2006, 02:16 PM	#27
jwfinn Free Flight rubber flyer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 398	I don't fly power models right now, though I really like the Ladybird biplane. Will probably build one someday. As for rubber models, here are my two favorites: Lidgard's Hi-Ho and Cole's Smoothie. I don't have a Smoothie (picture lifted from somewhere else), just think it's the coolest rubber model I've ever seen. Clean lines and performance to boot. As you can see, I do, however, have a Hi-Ho. It's got awesome performance, that's all I can say. Very easy to trim, too, but you must remember to not use any downthrust! Attached Thumbnails 3.25 oz empty, 16 strands of 1/8, 14" folder(shown with a 16" SBF, all I had at the time), retractable gear...wonderful machine. 32.1 KB · Views: 476 How clean can ya get? 52.2 KB · Views: 596

Mar 30, 2006, 07:35 PM	#28
Airboatflyingshp Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: B'ham UK Posts: 2,979	Rubber power HC's Smoothy yes .................and Chets Ls record breaker for the wing alone..pop up canopy DT and UC all in one very pretty package.....see the plans page but has anyone got a current pic? http://www.theplanpage.com/Months/2310/2310.htm Last edited by Airboatflyingshp; Mar 30, 2006 at 07:43 PM.

Mar 30, 2006, 08:25 PM	#29
BMatthews B for Bruce Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 4,683	JW, your pic reminded me that I re-drew the Smoothie plans some years back. If you're keen on a copy let me know. Copy cost would be in the $2 to $3 range as I recall and mailing will add another buck I'd guess. A buddy in SAM 8 in Seattle built one from my plans and confirmed that my formers and ribs all fit up nicely with no mods required to fair in the stringers. A fact that did not apparently follow if the model was built from the magazine plans. I'd forggoten all about the Smoothie. It's truly one of the most beautiful of the rubber models for sure. Frankly I like it better than that the Copeland model that everyone goes nuts over. Same offer applies to anyone else too. It's a pencil on vellum master and makes for a nice blackline print.

Mar 30, 2006, 11:19 PM	#30
Cebola Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: São Paulo - Brazil Posts: 1,420	This is my Brooklyn Dodger, And my Lanzo Bomber I love tham, very nice flyer and a good thermalist Cebola Brazil Attached Thumbnails 186.2 KB · Views: 581 149.8 KB · Views: 526 120.4 KB · Views: 545