2009 Design Nontest
07-02-2009, 06:10 PM
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2009 Design Nontest
This is the official sign in and progress thread for the 2009 RCU Design Nontest. No that is not a mistype this will be an event where everyone that completes a model is a winner. Sort of like passing the skills test for a scout badge.
Rules-
1) Engine- Any single engine up to .15 ci. Or multis in any format with displacements not to exceed a total of .20 ci.
2) Any style or mission of model can "nonpete". Imagination and resourcefulness will be recognized and comended by your peers. That's as close to an award as you'll get.
3) While CAD, image or scanned in paper sketches or drawn plans would be nice and are encouraged so these projects can be shared this is not a requirement.
4) There will be a "Special" reward for CP if he participates just because. The nature of this award is to be determined...... :evilgrin
5) Designs must demonstrate some ability to fly well enough under control to crash at some point well removed from where a simple toss would locate the impact point. Generous group respect and personal satisfaction will be garnered from flights that result in no repairs being required for subsequent flights.
Time frame- this Nontest commences now and will run until midnight of Halloween 2009. Special nonpoints redeemable for bragging rights, chuckles and a small addtional worthless but worthy merchandise prize to be awarded to engine powered flying pumpkin designs flown in the last hour before closing.
Please sign in if you intend to participate before starting so we have a head count.
GENTLEMEN..... TO.... YOUR... BENCHES ! ! ! ! !
List of Nonticipents;
[link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8904917/anchors_8904917/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#8904917]Newtech[/link]
CombatPigg
dked41
Bipe Flyer
johnvb-RCU
RocketRob
raindave
MJD
LaCerne
RaceCraftRC
BMatthews
hkbii
forsakenrider
av8rsodt
RocketRob
Raymond LeFlyr
Rules-
1) Engine- Any single engine up to .15 ci. Or multis in any format with displacements not to exceed a total of .20 ci.
2) Any style or mission of model can "nonpete". Imagination and resourcefulness will be recognized and comended by your peers. That's as close to an award as you'll get.
3) While CAD, image or scanned in paper sketches or drawn plans would be nice and are encouraged so these projects can be shared this is not a requirement.
4) There will be a "Special" reward for CP if he participates just because. The nature of this award is to be determined...... :evilgrin
5) Designs must demonstrate some ability to fly well enough under control to crash at some point well removed from where a simple toss would locate the impact point. Generous group respect and personal satisfaction will be garnered from flights that result in no repairs being required for subsequent flights.
Time frame- this Nontest commences now and will run until midnight of Halloween 2009. Special nonpoints redeemable for bragging rights, chuckles and a small addtional worthless but worthy merchandise prize to be awarded to engine powered flying pumpkin designs flown in the last hour before closing.
Please sign in if you intend to participate before starting so we have a head count.
GENTLEMEN..... TO.... YOUR... BENCHES ! ! ! ! !
List of Nonticipents;
[link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8904917/anchors_8904917/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#8904917]Newtech[/link]
CombatPigg
dked41
Bipe Flyer
johnvb-RCU
RocketRob
raindave
MJD
LaCerne
RaceCraftRC
BMatthews
hkbii
forsakenrider
av8rsodt
RocketRob
Raymond LeFlyr
07-03-2009, 01:16 AM
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RE: 2009 Design Nontest
I am a newby here, but I will sign on. I have some ideas I was going to try this summer, and a deadline might help in the motivation department.
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07-03-2009, 01:24 AM
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I'm kinda limited on time, so I'll have to keep in small and simple. Ima thinkin' .010 CL. 
I guess we don't really need a site set up if we aren't voting. Maybe Bruce could edit the first post on this thread with links to the build threads.
I guess we don't really need a site set up if we aren't voting. Maybe Bruce could edit the first post on this thread with links to the build threads.
07-03-2009, 07:07 AM
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When is Hallowe'en?
A day to celebrate being a Fundamentalist Pagan[8D]
Oct 31
"Traditionally, the festival was a time used by the ancient Celtic pagans to take stock of supplies and slaughter livestock for winter stores. The ancient Celts believed that on October 31, now known as Halloween, the boundary between the living and the deceased dissolved, and the dead become dangerous for the living by causing problems such as sickness or damaged crops. The festivals would frequently involve bonfires, into which the bones of slaughtered livestock were thrown. Costumes and masks were also worn at the festivals in an attempt to copy the evil spirits or placate them."
07-03-2009, 11:10 AM
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I'll sign on. Any other nownunderers with me?
Oh, BTW, when's Halloween? [
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I'll sign on. Any other nownunderers with me?
Oh, BTW, when's Halloween? [
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Lets have it end on Boxing Day next time.
07-03-2009, 12:29 PM
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RE: 2009 Design Nontest
John, it's sort of like Guy Fawks day if that helps. Kid's dress up in costumes and run around to everyone's house asking for candy. Spooks, goblins and other scarey stuff is all part of it along with pumkins with scarey or sad faces and candles inside. Oct 31 in any event.
And once we get a few more sign ins I'll post a list of names in the first post and add in links to the build threads as they come up.
It would also help if you all title your build threads to look like "Nontest09 {insert model name}". That'll help folks find the thread later by using the search for the term "nontest09.
And once we get a few more sign ins I'll post a list of names in the first post and add in links to the build threads as they come up.
It would also help if you all title your build threads to look like "Nontest09 {insert model name}". That'll help folks find the thread later by using the search for the term "nontest09.
07-03-2009, 01:48 PM
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Okey doke, October 31 it is. Thanks for that.
Actually we do get kids running round the neighbourhood trick or treating, but it isn't a huge thing here. Guy Fawkes is not big any more either, sadly. Fond memories of fireworks nights as a kid in the 60's.
Actually we do get kids running round the neighbourhood trick or treating, but it isn't a huge thing here. Guy Fawkes is not big any more either, sadly. Fond memories of fireworks nights as a kid in the 60's.
07-03-2009, 10:42 PM
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Ok I am in, I wish there were more rules I need structure !!! or at least some type of guide lines.
Ok I am in, I wish there were more rules I need structure !!! or at least some type of guide lines.
Then this won't help either.....
MULTIPLE ENTRIES ARE NOT ONLY PERMITTED BUT ENCOURAGED ! ! ! ! !
07-03-2009, 10:51 PM
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Et moi.
It's about time I got off my keester and build some models. Lord knows that now I'm retired I SHOULD be able to find the time. I've got all my CAD doodles from the last three or so events so the initial work is all done already....
It's about time I got off my keester and build some models. Lord knows that now I'm retired I SHOULD be able to find the time. I've got all my CAD doodles from the last three or so events so the initial work is all done already....
07-04-2009, 12:47 AM
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Count me in! I just need some dang castor! Any Canadians know where I can get some? My LHS's are sucking and I dont wanna murder the engines for this......
Im thinking fast and small... I have an idea..
Im thinking fast and small... I have an idea..
07-04-2009, 05:27 PM
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[mutter mode]Gol durn'd fence sitters that can't make up der min' no how, no way... otta be a law........ [/mutter mode]
Hkbii and forsakenrider added to the list.
Com'on Rich, buckle under to the peer pressure.... you KNOW you wanna.....
Hkbii and forsakenrider added to the list.
Com'on Rich, buckle under to the peer pressure.... you KNOW you wanna.....
07-06-2009, 03:11 AM
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OK, but it's going to be a Diesel
OK, but it's going to be a Diesel
Just as it should be! So will mine, not sure what yet, maybe a side-port for old-timey flavour (and smell), or maybe my favourite PAW 55. Decisions, decisions