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1987 scale masters chapionships
lol , i just got done watching and old vhs tape that was given to me a while ago. it is the 1987 u.s. scale masters championship in Vegas . it was funny to see that things changed so much but not much at all lol . A lot of those guys are either gone or old farts now. i was at the field about 4 years ago and it sure looks different now compared to back then just thought i'd share that . anybody want it posted on you tube?
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Yes. Please do! Tks!...
Dick |
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Please. If I look at an old magazine, I am looking for those old kinds of pictures. I got to go to the 81 Nats as a kid, and though the turnout was low, I got to see the planes and meet the people which was a big deal for a 14 year old kid.
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Count me in post it please!
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Sure, please do. I flew a Dave Platt Zero at that contest.
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its always good to see history
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i will work on it today . i'll post here when it's uploaded. WB_1
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Great. Thank you.
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I would sure like to see that!...
I was one of the flight judges, so I have a vested intrest. Old Dawg |
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Video is ready ! it is full length. hope you enjoy it. pm me if you have any questions ... also i'm still looking for original Discovery wings video series tapes to borrow.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YOVMWVEpm8 |
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Blocked in "my" country for copyright reasons. [:o] Ah, well. I recall accidentally coming across the US Scale Nationals (though I didn't know that's what they were at the time) in the early 80's at Mile Square Park in Southern Cal. I was just out for a walk and came across these really neat model airplanes that also flew. I particularly remember an F4 Phantom with a functional canopy and a drog shute that deployed on landing.
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great video. Boy have things have changed in 25yrs. 40 and 60 size planes, Ducted Fan, no turbines and Frank Tiano flying:D. Just look at the names of some of the pilots. Charlie Chambers and his P 51. I remember that plane as one that over and above other planes because of its alum. covering. I didnt think it was possible to compete with a 46 size warbird.
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ORIGINAL: abufletcher Blocked in ''my'' country for copyright reasons. [:o] Ah, well. I recall accidentally coming across the US Scale Nationals (though I didn't know that's what they were at the time) in the early 80's at Mile Square Park in Southern Cal. I was just out for a walk and came across these really neat model airplanes that also flew. I particularly remember an F4 Phantom with a functional canopy and a drog shute that deployed on landing. |
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Good video
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ORIGINAL: jetmech43 Good video |
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Thanks for posting. Very interesting to watch.
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Good video. Lots of diverse planes.
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Great video. Thank you!
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Wow, that's when model airplanes were model airplanes and not 1/2 size ultralights!
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I lived in Vegas for 19 years, 1986-2005. I don't think I ever flew at that field. I THINK that it is a big soccer complex now, and the flying moved to the Silver dome. But I could be wrong. Either way, nice video.
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jeff , that field is still there in Henderson . there's a fairly new football stadium next to it. it's a lot different today. WB_1 p.s. thanks for the kind words
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Is that how the Bennet Mem. field looked then? WOW, has it changed. I think LVRC still flies from there. In the video its crazy watching the cars drive at the end of the flight line during take offs.
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Thank you so much for sharing. I have posted a note on the Scale Masters web site on the forum and many are watching it there as well.
I have never seen this video and what a pleasure it has been. Thank you again. Mel Santmyers. |
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your welcome
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Great video WB1, thanks for sharing. I passed the link around to our One Eighth Air Force mailing group which includes members Kent Walters, Bob Frey, Al Casey, and Brian O'Meara, all of which competed at the event and were shown in the video. A real blast from the past that I'm sure they will get a kick out of!
PS - A little birdy told me you might have some pictures of "Perestroika" amongst your collection. Any chance you have some close ups of the various markings on the bird? Mine is very nearly ready for finish work. Any help much appreciated. |
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JeffEE and Warbird_1,
The field in the video is long gone. Property was sold to a developer for homes. The field lives on in TWO different locations now. One is a carbon copy north and east of the old location, the other located at the County park (Silver Bowl stadium, soccer complex). Where the video was shot will forever be known as "The old Ann Rd Field". Old Dawg |
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ORIGINAL: Chad Veich Great video WB1, thanks for sharing. I passed the link around to our One Eighth Air Force mailing group which includes members Kent Walters, Bob Frey, Al Casey, and Brian O'Meara, all of which competed at the event and were shown in the video. A real blast from the past that I'm sure they will get a kick out of! PS - A little birdy told me you might have some pictures of ''Perestroika'' amongst your collection. Any chance you have some close ups of the various markings on the bird? Mine is very nearly ready for finish work. Any help much appreciated. |
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ORIGINAL: pattnut JeffEE and Warbird_1, The field in the video is long gone. Property was sold to a developer for homes. The field lives on in TWO different locations now. One is a carbon copy north and east of the old location, the other located at the County park (Silver Bowl stadium, soccer complex). Where the video was shot will forever be known as ''The old Ann Rd Field''. Old Dawg |
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ORIGINAL: warbird_1 chad , forgive me for not understanding what Perestroika is lol but if i got it it's yours lol . yea videos like that are bitter sweet. on one hand it reminds of good times past and years gone by too. http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...erestroika.jpg http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...e/perstka1.jpg |
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Is there anyway you could send me a file of the video so I could burn it to Dvd. I really want this video for my collection.
Take care, Andy |
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ORIGINAL: mr.snaproll Is there anyway you could send me a file of the video so I could burn it to Dvd. I really want this video for my collection. Take care, Andy |
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ORIGINAL: mr.snaproll Is there anyway you could send me a file of the video so I could burn it to Dvd. I really want this video for my collection. Take care, Andy |
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google chrome has an add-on that will let you do that. here's a snapshot of my chrome browser. if you look under the video window you'll see a download botton. you can also select the file type and size from a drop down menu.
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I don't have the equipment to burn it myself. I tried downloading it from youtube and took it to a local video place and they couldn't transfer it to Dvd. If you can burn it to a Dvd that I can use on my Tv I would be glad to pay you for it. My email is [email protected]. let my know what you can do and I will send you some $$$.
Andy |
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ORIGINAL: warbird_1 google chrome has an add-on that will let you do that. What is it called warbird? That is Chrome for PC right? I have not seen it for Android. thanks for the tip |
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ORIGINAL: mr_matt ORIGINAL: warbird_1 google chrome has an add-on that will let you do that. What is it called warbird? That is Chrome for PC right? I have not seen it for Android. thanks for the tip |
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That was the old Bill Bennett field or Circus field out off the north side of Vegas and Craig road. Flew there in the mid 80's. it is not the field that is now located behind the silver bowl. Also known as the TOC field back in the day. Many a flights off that runway. Great video! Some of the greats there. That was back when scale modeling was making a name for itself. Thanks for sharing.
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ORIGINAL: John Redman That was the old Bill Bennett field or Circus field out off the north side of Vegas and Craig road. Flew there in the mid 80's. it is not the field that is now located behind the silver bowl. Also known as the TOC field back in the day. Many a flights off that runway. Great video! Some of the greats there. That was back when scale modeling was making a name for itself. Thanks for sharing. |
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ORIGINAL: warbird_1 ORIGINAL: John Redman That was the old Bill Bennett field or Circus field out off the north side of Vegas and Craig road. Flew there in the mid 80's. it is not the field that is now located behind the silver bowl. Also known as the TOC field back in the day. Many a flights off that runway. Great video! Some of the greats there. That was back when scale modeling was making a name for itself. Thanks for sharing. |
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OK, here we go: Dial up Google Earth on your PC. Zero in on Las Vegas.
The current location of the old "Ann Rd Field", now named Willie McCool Model park: 36 15' 35.75"N 115 11' 54.0"W The current "Bennett Field", site of the last 4 or 5 TOCs: 36 05' 23.77"N 115 00' 54.96"W Now, the fun part. The former "Ann Rd ( Bill Bennett's) field", where the '87 video (where I judged) was shot: 36 15' 35.75"N 115 09' 39.44"W. After you've located the coordinates, look at the bottom and click on "2002". There you will see remnants of the old field... enjoy, Old Dawg |
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