Blast from the past
01-22-2012, 10:18 AM
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RE: Blast from the past
ORIGINAL: Mike Haddox
I recognize Jack and his son, Garland Hamilton and Bob. Is that Bob Wilcox with the black jacket on the far right?
I recognize Jack and his son, Garland Hamilton and Bob. Is that Bob Wilcox with the black jacket on the far right?
Also in the picture are Mark Leavesley (top row, USA cap) and rene alvarez between Garland and me
01-22-2012, 06:39 PM
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RE: Blast from the past
Nice Thread Jack..
This is my friends Viper, built in New Zealand around 1990.. It was this model that got me started into ducted fans. Up until then, the only DFs I had seen was a Byron F16 and a Regal Eagle which did not impress me at all. The first time I saw this Viper fly, I just knew I had to have one. (I have since built 3 BVM sport jets.)
I believe the owner copied this scheme from a magazine article. It still looks as good as the day it was finished.
It was originally fitted with a KBV 81, but now has 91 R.. And, very occasionally, it gets a flight!!!! I last saw it fly in 2009 when this photo was taken. Man I love the sound of these things coming down hill. And it is still very very fast. It surprises those who have never seen a high performance IC D/F.
Sweet memories..
Roger
This is my friends Viper, built in New Zealand around 1990.. It was this model that got me started into ducted fans. Up until then, the only DFs I had seen was a Byron F16 and a Regal Eagle which did not impress me at all. The first time I saw this Viper fly, I just knew I had to have one. (I have since built 3 BVM sport jets.)
I believe the owner copied this scheme from a magazine article. It still looks as good as the day it was finished.
It was originally fitted with a KBV 81, but now has 91 R.. And, very occasionally, it gets a flight!!!! I last saw it fly in 2009 when this photo was taken. Man I love the sound of these things coming down hill. And it is still very very fast. It surprises those who have never seen a high performance IC D/F.
Sweet memories..
Roger
01-22-2012, 08:40 PM
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RE: Blast from the past
What's strange to me is the one BVM airframe that SHOULD be revived for EDF isn't.. The F-16. The BV F-16 was an incredible airplane when the engine was running. If you had a flameout, it was trouble time.. but with EDF.. that's hardly ever a problem. Not to mention it's still the best outline F-16 I've ever seen. It's no surprise when a kit shows up in the classifieds that it doesn't last long regardless of the price.
01-24-2012, 02:00 PM
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RE: Blast from the past
ORIGINAL: Doug Cronkhite
What's strange to me is the one BVM airframe that SHOULD be revived for EDF isn't.. The F-16. The BV F-16 was an incredible airplane when the engine was running. If you had a flameout, it was trouble time.. but with EDF.. that's hardly ever a problem. Not to mention it's still the best outline F-16 I've ever seen. It's no surprise when a kit shows up in the classifieds that it doesn't last long regardless of the price.
What's strange to me is the one BVM airframe that SHOULD be revived for EDF isn't.. The F-16. The BV F-16 was an incredible airplane when the engine was running. If you had a flameout, it was trouble time.. but with EDF.. that's hardly ever a problem. Not to mention it's still the best outline F-16 I've ever seen. It's no surprise when a kit shows up in the classifieds that it doesn't last long regardless of the price.
I agree. I had one back in the DF days and wished BVM made it for electrics. I have trying to find a F-16 for electric thats comparable.
01-24-2012, 02:32 PM
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RE: Blast from the past
I suspect no one will be complaining if anyone wants to throw some pictures up of their gear from this period. There seemed to be so many beautiful planes out there in fantastic schemes - I'd love to see more!
02-20-2012, 08:54 AM
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Wow ! The early days.
My first rc jet. The maverick. Flew many years with methanol and the 91, 96, that I still have....
Now converted to electric.
Being honest, is a lot of fun ! and MUCH MORE RELIABLE ! Now my son Ricardo is the Pilot. Great Hobby.
Will dig more old photos.
Cheers
Frankie
My first rc jet. The maverick. Flew many years with methanol and the 91, 96, that I still have....
Now converted to electric.
Being honest, is a lot of fun ! and MUCH MORE RELIABLE ! Now my son Ricardo is the Pilot. Great Hobby.
Will dig more old photos.
Cheers
Frankie
