Story behind the blue Laser 200?
01-28-2011, 08:07 PM
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Story behind the blue Laser 200?
Hey everyone. I recently picked up an OOP Goldberg Laser 200 (the EP one) in blue. I have always preferred the blue scheme with the stars and yellow streaks. However, I realize that Leo's famous Laser was red. Anyone know the story behind the blue scheme? Is it "scale?" Did someone just copy Leo's red scheme and make it blue? Was it another plane of his? Some back story would be great. Thanks!
01-28-2011, 08:25 PM
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RE: Story behind the blue Laser 200?
The Blue scheme was a carry over from the Stevens Akro. The modified Akro (Laser) was originally blue and he stayed with blue after the modification. I believe he changed the color to red after aquiring the Budweiser sponsership. Below is an article about Leos plane.
http://www.pilotfriend.com/flight_re...eports/62e.htm
Notice the "N" number on the tail of the plane in the picture below. It's Leo's plane in blue.
Bob
http://www.pilotfriend.com/flight_re...eports/62e.htm
Notice the "N" number on the tail of the plane in the picture below. It's Leo's plane in blue.
Bob
01-28-2011, 09:12 PM
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RE: Story behind the blue Laser 200?
You're quite welcome. I've been a fan of Leo's since seeing him fly back in the 70's. Leo, Art Scholl and Bob Hoover made very big impressions on a young Indiana farm boy way back when.
I've had three Laser 200's of various sizes in the last 15 years and I'm contimplating building another. My favorite so far was the 33% Lanier done in Leo's Bud Lite scheme. I'm thinking I might do the original blue next time. I've also had 3 Super Chipmunks all in Art's Penzoil scheme. I like both but the Laser flies better.
I've always wanted to do Bob's Shrike Commander, but never could warm up to the idea of having a twin. Watching Bob fly that Shrike is something I will never forget. What an artist.
Bob
I've had three Laser 200's of various sizes in the last 15 years and I'm contimplating building another. My favorite so far was the 33% Lanier done in Leo's Bud Lite scheme. I'm thinking I might do the original blue next time. I've also had 3 Super Chipmunks all in Art's Penzoil scheme. I like both but the Laser flies better.
I've always wanted to do Bob's Shrike Commander, but never could warm up to the idea of having a twin. Watching Bob fly that Shrike is something I will never forget. What an artist.
Bob
