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Parasol winged kit 70-80 era - 6/23/2004 5:59:26 AM   
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Status: offline 		There was an advertiser in RCM years back (77-84)?? or at least thats the last I think I saw it advertised. But it was in a brown color scheme and was fairly good size .60 up or maybe even a 1/4 scale, I think it was either BUSA or Procter. But iw was a nice older style AC with a parasol wing and a two place'er
and I cant remember the name or who kitted it for sure.

Anything ring a bell to you guys, I dont think it was a Bueker or the one procter has now on thier web page. Shure like to remember the name so I could look for one.

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RE: Parasol winged kit 70-80 era - 6/23/2004 7:31:16 AM   
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Status: offline 		there was a plane called the 'Deweyville special' made by Orline from the era and it has a parasol wing and was a .60 size. It looks like an old 1930's style plane but believe it had only one seat.


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RE: Parasol winged kit 70-80 era - 6/23/2004 9:06:45 AM   
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Status: offline 		Art Thank's

You are correct once again, sorry bout the bad memory though"

I was searching the AMA digi's of old issues (man on dial up thats a slow process) found it by Simcoe and then finally Orline, its not a two placer but rather two models the Jr. and the larger version.

But that is one I have liked and now I can look around a bit, is Orline still in business??

PS; Scotty was also known as Gil Schade (spelling) just a little south of north edwards'

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RE: Parasol winged kit 70-80 era - 6/23/2004 8:36:49 PM   
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Status: offline 		I here ya on the memory bit!!!!! Orline has been out of business for a very long time, sorry. The reason I knew what you were talking about is because I have the large one waiting on a shelf in my shop. These kits are hard to find now and command a good price so I wish you luck.


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RE: Parasol winged kit 70-80 era - 6/23/2004 9:01:21 PM   
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Status: offline 		Thank's Art

If I find a good set of plans that would work too, but thanks for getting me back in the right direction.

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RE: Parasol winged kit 70-80 era - 6/23/2004 10:32:57 PM   
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Status: offline 		The wood quality on Orline kits wasn't the best and the die cutting certainly left a lot to be desired but they had some really neat designs. Shame that no one ever picked them up, cleaned them up, and re released them.
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RE: Parasol winged kit 70-80 era - 6/24/2004 1:47:35 AM   
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Status: offline 		I agree with you, sure would be nice if some one did. The thing I haven't figured out though is with todays technology why the prices on kits are so high, it has to be faster to CNC, laser etc. It takes far less time and a lot less manpower to produce kit after kit now, after all is put into a program the repetition has to be more efficient.

I would like to find the actual ad on the deweyville, the only ones I have found so far are the sketch type. The one I remember was like a root-beer brown color and was a photo/glossy, and ran for a long time in RCM. unless I'm losing it again and the one I am thinking of is a Petienpol (spelling) and i'm just confused, but the Dewey' is still one I had wanted to acquire

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RE: Parasol winged kit 70-80 era - 6/24/2004 6:12:03 AM   
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Status: offline 		If I get a chance tomorrow I'll try and take a shot of my Dewey as I remember it being cream colored, could be wrong as it has happened in the past!


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RE: Parasol winged kit 70-80 era - 6/24/2004 8:28:42 PM   
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Status: offline 		House of Balsa made the Petenpaul in both a 1/2 a size and as an 80" scale model in the late 70's and early 80's. I had both and they were the typical great HOB kits.
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RE: Parasol winged kit 70-80 era - 6/24/2004 9:22:17 PM   
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Status: offline 		Dennis Thanks

I have had a few HOB kits and enjoyed them, do you remember if the 80" version had the color ad or??
Art is correct about the cream color of the Dewey' I think, so as I am finding more info I realize it may not be the Dewey afterall.

I realy like the older parasal winged birds though, and it would not hurt to gain the knowledge on those offered earlier.
But I have to admit I am more than confused and now realy doubting my memory. if I could find the advert in an older RCM I'd know for sure, thats the only mag I subscribbed to back then.

But Thanks Guy's all is appreciated"

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Parasol winged kit 70-80 era - 6/25/2004 1:12:52 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hey 'Boots,
Ya got me going ! So I go diggin in the basement and found it !
From: Vintage Model Aircraft - Phoenix Az. Postmark on the box looks like June 1968.
"HEATH PARASOL" Single Channel or FF .049-.09 mills !!! 45" wingspan. I guess should
do it and make it electric, would be a blast !! I loved seeing them at airshows with the many different type of engines, IE Model "A" etc.
FYI
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RE: Parasol winged kit 70-80 era - 6/25/2004 1:26:11 AM   
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Status: offline 		Don sounds good and if its similar to this one it should be a very nice project, let us know how its coming along'
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RE: Parasol winged kit 70-80 era - 6/25/2004 6:30:46 AM   
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Status: offline 		Balsa USA used to make a kit of a plane you described called the Tempo II. I built and flew 2 of them. they were powered by K&B .40. Heck, I think I still have the plans.

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RE: Parasol winged kit 70-80 era - 6/25/2004 6:58:23 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hey Old Boots , Back in the late 60's or 70's RCM had a plane published called a PD Parasol . I built one back then ,about a 60" wing span if I remember right . Had a Enya .19 in it , barely flew but I was a beginner & it was a fun plane . Would be great now with one of the .30 size 4-strokes. RCM probably has the plans yet. MAX H.

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RE: Parasol winged kit 70-80 era - 6/25/2004 5:49:53 PM   
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Status: offline 		Thank's Guy's for the tips, and I will check them out too"

Max its great to see you more active and still trying to help with all your experiance, hope the health issue has improved"
I may be needing a couple of K&B 40s for future projects, I'll check with later on those.

Guys I appreciate all the help and suggestions, and I hope to find the one I'm thinking of just to satisfy myself I'm not loosing it

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RE: Parasol winged kit 70-80 era - 6/28/2004 11:35:53 AM   
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Status: offline 		Wornboots,
The RCM P.D.Parasol Plan #413 60" span, 545sq" 19-25 2c power 4Ch listed in RCM 12-69. I bought the plans back in the 80s and powered it with an OS 40 4stroke. If I remember it flue very well and sounded great with the 4stroker. RCM still lists the plan for 8 bills.

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