Randy Randolph Plane Kits?
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I have never had the skill to build well enough to build anything from plans , I only ever tried the most basic designs I could find , with unsatisfactory results.
I have always liked his models , and also wish I could have met hiim. Our sport is much the lesser for his loss , as with many great modelers that have passed.
I have always liked his models , and also wish I could have met hiim. Our sport is much the lesser for his loss , as with many great modelers that have passed.
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These guys sell laser cut parts for 4 or 5 of Randy's kits. He doesn't offer plans, basically just sells parts after someone sends him plans for him to cut their parts, then has the CAD on file if anyone else wants them too. Or, at least it keeps the lawyers away.
http://lazer-works.com/man.html
http://lazer-works.com/man.html
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Most of the plans Randy published that you are looking for are now copyrighted by the magazines that published them. So kitting them would more likely require talking to the magazines and not Randy's family.
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Thanks everyone for the thoughtful advice and suggestions.
I have talked to several people on this issue and most have told me that the magazines usually direct requests such as this to the modeler or his family. They usually suggest starting with the original designer.
It so happens that I have access to everything needed to manufacture kits. I just need a few good plans from a well known designer with permission to manufacture the kits. Perhaps a family friend will see the thread and provide some insight on whether the family would be receptive to the idea.
I have talked to several people on this issue and most have told me that the magazines usually direct requests such as this to the modeler or his family. They usually suggest starting with the original designer.
It so happens that I have access to everything needed to manufacture kits. I just need a few good plans from a well known designer with permission to manufacture the kits. Perhaps a family friend will see the thread and provide some insight on whether the family would be receptive to the idea.
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Does anyone know if there was a list of the Randolph plans? Did he have his own plan service? Ibought a stand off scale Mooney for .10 engine on ebay a year ago that turned out to by by Randy and modified in 2008 by him but Ionly got sheet 1 of the 2 sheet drawing. Page 2 was the templates. That got me to wondering if he had a plan service as this one was not in any magazine (at least not at that time) so Iwondered if he had his own plan service too.
Does anyone know if there was a list of his work? Ihave checked MAN and FM as well as one or two others but have not seen anything other than what appeared in their respective magazine.
Thank you.
Does anyone know if there was a list of his work? Ihave checked MAN and FM as well as one or two others but have not seen anything other than what appeared in their respective magazine.
Thank you.
ORIGINAL: skaliwag
There are members of Randy's old club in Dallas, Texas that hang out here who may still be in touch with his wife.
I think most of Randy's designs ended up with one or other of the magazines.
There are members of Randy's old club in Dallas, Texas that hang out here who may still be in touch with his wife.
I think most of Randy's designs ended up with one or other of the magazines.
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But "usually" doesn't mean "always". I'd still contact Model Airplane News to both confirm this situation as well as to see if they have a contact for the Randolph family.
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ORIGINAL: buzzard bait
He also had many published in MA...Onestep, Nickle, Dime, and several others. A complete list would be nice but I don't know of one.
Jim
He also had many published in MA...Onestep, Nickle, Dime, and several others. A complete list would be nice but I don't know of one.
Jim
Well, let's try and list them all as a tribute to Randy!
Bee-Tween
G-Man
Spirit of '74
Chips
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off the top of my head; pretty sure on the sources; don't hesitate to add/correct...
Semperfi RCM
Spirit of '74 FM
Nacho FM
Miles Magister FM
Jodel FM
Chips FM
Titewad MAN
Miss Diamond MAN
Bee-Tween MAN
G-Man MAN
Y'Not MAN
Twilighter MAN
Cheeta MAN
Onestep MA
Nickle MA
Dime MA
Ol' Ironsides MA
Keytwo MA
there are more I can picture in my head but cannot remember names for
Jim
Semperfi RCM
Spirit of '74 FM
Nacho FM
Miles Magister FM
Jodel FM
Chips FM
Titewad MAN
Miss Diamond MAN
Bee-Tween MAN
G-Man MAN
Y'Not MAN
Twilighter MAN
Cheeta MAN
Onestep MA
Nickle MA
Dime MA
Ol' Ironsides MA
Keytwo MA
there are more I can picture in my head but cannot remember names for
Jim
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RE: Randy Randolph Plane Kits?
There are a bunch here I've never heard of.... Must be 'cause I only read the one model mag worth reading: Flying Models!
(MAN had a few good construction articles in the 1990's though)
(MAN had a few good construction articles in the 1990's though)
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I think I have found the definitive list of his planes.
http://www.deaf-rc.org/Randy_Randolph_Plans.pdf
Robert
http://www.deaf-rc.org/Randy_Randolph_Plans.pdf
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It was a privilage to have know Randy !! He had seen my Little Hooker fly at SMALL Steps and made a comment in F.M. Magazine about it being the 1st .25 sized, Full House, Airplane in which he had seen Hover !! I could'nt print the plans fast enuf !! This will be the 20th year for SMALL and we are hoping his wife will attend !! Randy & Emmit Fry (God Bless) Started the SMALL movement on a dare !! A dare between the Dallas Club and the guys over here in Little Rock !! It has Blossomed over her, yet almost fadded away in Dallas, as the DEAF event just took of like a wild fire !! Come and join us the first weekend in June for SMALL's 20th year in Little Rock !! Special thanks also to Steve Staples, Who is C.D. this year !! Steve was also a good freind of Randys, and also instramental in starting SMALL some 20 years ago this June !! Dale www.farmtls.com for directions
[email protected] (steves e-mail address) [email protected] for T-shirts !! Hope to see ya their !!
[email protected] (steves e-mail address) [email protected] for T-shirts !! Hope to see ya their !!
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Here's a link to a thread on RCG about a search for the Twilighter and Twilighter II. Some plans are shown.
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1237754
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1237754
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Randy Randolph did so much to keep small RC modeling alive when it was completely out of fashion. If there is an aircraft modeler's Pantheon he deserves a statue in a niche.
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ORIGINAL: BMatthews
Most of the plans Randy published that you are looking for are now copyrighted by the magazines that published them. So kitting them would more likely require talking to the magazines and not Randy's family.
Most of the plans Randy published that you are looking for are now copyrighted by the magazines that published them. So kitting them would more likely require talking to the magazines and not Randy's family.