Early 70's pattern ship from South Africa (Rhodesia). Looks like an easy build.

[link=https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BxgLY3oK0wm4YTQzOWJjYTUtZjJmNC00Y2MyLTlhY mUtYzkyZjQwY2ZmMDhk]Full-size plan[/link] - if you want a better look at her lines (PDF slightly too large to post here)

Plan is still available from RCM plans.

Dave

very nice, at this time I was flying the Kwiki Fly !!! I attended the Brasilian Championship in Ribeirao Preto !!!

Good looking plane...

I remember several great construction articles from designers in South Africa.

looks like Sterling Rimfire

This is classic design and construction for the era, very nice. I remember reading about it back in the day. Does anyone know how the name is pronounced it looks like Bell-Air but I know that is wrong. Also what is the wing area? thanks

Very much influenced by the designs of Rich Brand. Since the designer's name is Eric Bell I guess Bell Air would be correct.

Ray

I wouldn't have had that thought... even though I once owned a Rimfire and would like to have another. But now that you mention it, there is a slight resemblance.

ChiefK

Great observation, RFJ! I guess I have an affinity for this design, as I just cut the foam stab cores for Rich Brand's Tiger Panzer. The wings are next, as soon as I can locate some 2" thick foam locally.

I suppose this means that the Belaire is next on the building board, as I did print out the plan (link in original message).

Hi,
I have Sterling Rimfire plans etcin PDF and if You want a copy just PMme.

/Bo

I was 16 and flying a TF Rimfire, great machine. I had a 40 FSR and it was a bomb. Phil

Hi,
Had Top Flite (TF) also a plane named Rimfire? The Rimfire I have was made by Sterling.

/Bo

Rich Brand - one of my favourite designers from that era. Little more info here. Compare the Belaire with the Thunderpanzer in post #9.

[link]http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_6119262/anchors_6141053/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#6141053[/link]

Ray

Hi Ray I have never seen a colour phto of The Spitpanzer or the Tigerpanzer ,always woundered what was the colour sceame !!!Do you rember?

Neil,

The original Tigerpanzer, as flown at the 1967 WCs, was dark blue with yellow trim. Spitpanser I don't know - yet

Ray

Great color shot of the original Tiger Panzer! Thank-you for that.

You can see the Tiger Panzer plans on the [link=http://www.trentonrcflyers.com/pattern/articles-plans-instructions.htm]Classic Pattern Database site[/link].

Dave

I made a Thunder panzer several years ago.. great plane .. came in at 6 3/4 pounds with os91 - 4 stroke.

s. cpa#2

Of course there is a color picture of that unique pattern classic plane and his designer / Pilot...
Second picture was processed to gain back original colors.
I took those pics from a german forum. Classic pattern seems to come bacl alive a little here, too.