February 25-26, 2012 Phoenix Race
 

I was just reminded to get ready for the next Phoenix Q40 race. [8D]

Who's planning to attend the February 25-26, 2012 Q40 Race?;)



I've got to get a backup airplane ready. Here's a few pictures of my Stinger.

The Stinger is an older design that still flies great. At this point it flies better than the pilot. [&:]

RE: February 25-26, 2012 Phoenix Race
 

You are a little further along than I am. I missed the last two years going to try not to miss this year.

couple pics of my "kits"
D.E.

RE: February 25-26, 2012 Phoenix Race
 

Show us your wing molds.

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You can kind of see it in the pic with both benches, it is against the wall behind the epoxy and cab-o-sil bag. no fancy aluminum molds here.

D.

RE: February 25-26, 2012 Phoenix Race
 

Parts coming out of the molds, One for each day I will be there. I can crash two practicing then one on Saturday and one on Sunday... thats about right.

D.E.

RE: February 25-26, 2012 Phoenix Race
 

The last wing is in the bag, should have all three of these ready for paint by end of weekend.

I am excited that one of them is going to Super T with Jett powerhttp://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/js/f...ular_smile.gifHe still has his first F1 that I gave him over 20 years ago hope this one lasts also.... Man were getting old!<br type="_moz" />

RE: February 25-26, 2012 Phoenix Race
 

Well Dave, you're farther along than I am, my fuse plug is still in the molds.. Hopefully not after this weekend though.. Beer and epoxy are my plans for the new year.

RE: February 25-26, 2012 Phoenix Race
 

Dave are those AR6's?

RE: February 25-26, 2012 Phoenix Race
 

Yes Sir.

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Beautiful Dave!

RE: February 25-26, 2012 Phoenix Race
 

Closer and closer. Paint the next couple of weekends then back to the car project. It has been a nice little break from the car but I have 5 1/2 months until the debut car show in Pismo Beach and 6 months of work left.

RE: February 25-26, 2012 Phoenix Race
 

All wiped down with thinned lightweight spackle and ready to prime.....after lunch.

Next weekend paint then finishedhttp://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/js/f.../thumbs_up.gif<br type="_moz" />

RE: February 25-26, 2012 Phoenix Race
 

Looks like you are catching up and will have a fleet of racers soon.

Here are a few pictures on the progress on my backup airplane.

A new Q40 class wing is being built to replace the original.

The model is Duane Gall's Stinger. It is an older design that flies great. Hopefully the model will become available again.

RE: February 25-26, 2012 Phoenix Race
 

That looks like a lot of works there, Dave. http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/js/f...wink_smile.gif

Team SAM-RAIwill be there at the Q40 race in February too. See you then!

Sam

RE: February 25-26, 2012 Phoenix Race
 

Hello Sam,

Did you build a Q40 like you were talking about? What is it?

Yes it is some work but one of them is for Travis and he gave me a picture of one of his old school F1s that Jimmy Shinohara built for him. I am going to copy that paint scheme should be fun. I will be bringing them down to the guys at winterfest so will see you there.

Sahartman, I always thought the Stinger was a cool looking plane. I remember it back in the old F1 days.

D.E.

RE: February 25-26, 2012 Phoenix Race
 

Phoenix or Bust, WOOHOO!

RE: February 25-26, 2012 Phoenix Race
 

Sweet, You and Lyle did a great job!!

I just got my back up in today as well.

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Bringing the A Game stuff AJ;)

RE: February 25-26, 2012 Phoenix Race
 

Looking good AJ and Eddie....they're going to look great following mine! :D

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Those look awesome guys... I am so glad to see that the removal of static judging has not kept the models from being beautiful! All of that work and to be put where it could be lost in a blink. Or at least mine could.

DE

RE: February 25-26, 2012 Phoenix Race
 

Hey Dave,

No, not yet. It's still in the design phase and doing research with different airfoils etc. Although I have a used one to race with and be there to have to some fun with it.

Great job building and see you at the race!

Sam

RE: February 25-26, 2012 Phoenix Race
 

Ready for Phoenix.

RE: February 25-26, 2012 Phoenix Race
 

Great looking Birds Marty. Lyle can definitely sling some clear.

Garys,

Just be careful who you bench race with, Fast Eddie Jump has smoked more Utah racers then he will probably admit too. You'll just be another notch on his flight line box. ;)

Got your back Eddie, just like you told me on the phone, Gary is a total HeeHaw, HeeHaw. You can take him with ease. :)

RE: February 25-26, 2012 Phoenix Race
 

AJ,
I'm not worried...since being overseas I've developed a new attitude....if you can't beat 'em, bell-crank 'em! I'm going to fly it like I stole it! :)

RE: February 25-26, 2012 Phoenix Race
 

Nice looking planes - but why is one 15d and the other 82d, when they both wear the same N numbers?

RE: February 25-26, 2012 Phoenix Race
 

Good observation Fizz

When I had the first one built Lyle said "pick a number". I guess I was suppose to pick a number and then request it?
Well I didnt. When I registered with the NMPRA they then assigned me 15D as my official number so I had that painted on the next plane.

RE: February 25-26, 2012 Phoenix Race
 

And let the bench racing begin.

RE: February 25-26, 2012 Phoenix Race
 

SSAN, your bench racing needs work.

garys, the ole bell crank, classic move. Glad you're back safe and sound.

RE: February 25-26, 2012 Phoenix Race
 

Gary S better be a little careful as the supply is limited this year...... but I am not opposed to a good bellcranking.... back to painting.

D.E.

RE: February 25-26, 2012 Phoenix Race
 

Travis Flynns AR6, He sent me a pic of an old F1 that Jim Shinohara built for him in the 80s and I kind of followed that. This really has the old days of F1 vibe.

RE: February 25-26, 2012 Phoenix Race
 

That looks sweet!

RE: February 25-26, 2012 Phoenix Race
 

Sam, I have no idea what you're talking about, but I can guarantee there is no way AJ or any other racers I know of would try to hack your site.

RE: February 25-26, 2012 Phoenix Race
 

Beautiful bird DE, you da man. Always loved that Jimmy F1 color scheme with the painted horizontal.

I'm sure SuperT will do it up right on the pins too.

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One of these days I'll have to build me one of those beautiful models, but for now... [&:]

The model in the picture is one of my first QM40 models. I'm installing a new wing and fitting parts.

I potted the wing and canopy tonight. Here are some pictures:

RE: February 25-26, 2012 Phoenix Race
 

Gary,

Yeah. AJ is right, I need a lot of bench racing work.

RE: February 25-26, 2012 Phoenix Race
 

You guys race benches?
;)

went out to test my newest Proud Bird and there was 3" of white powder on my lake bed.guess I need to find a bench.

RE: February 25-26, 2012 Phoenix Race
 

Marty,

This time of year we race benches, keyboards, and anything we can to get our racing fix.

Thank god for Speedworld in Jan and Feb... :D

RE: February 25-26, 2012 Phoenix Race
 

All I want to know is.. Who's drag racing their mini-vans this year at Speedworld? :D

WC

RE: February 25-26, 2012 Phoenix Race
 

Two out of three rental car match race between WC and Jolly Green????;)

RE: February 25-26, 2012 Phoenix Race
 

There we go.. Now we are talking about some fun!:D