Since Dick Russ has posted and joined here....

How about considering a Revenger

I'll cast another vote for the Sweetater, but you really need to build the Aristo Cat also...the world needs more guys flying Cl II!

I built one from plans 7-8 years ago and it really flies well, mine has a modern OS 46 but if I build another I would use a 60.

jeffH, there's nothing like craving, sanding and making a big balsa dust storm into a beautiful shape!

That's an excellent thought Bob, but I don't even have a set of plans for the Revenger. I did see the thread that was floating around. Very nice looking model!

FB

For those that don't know what the Crusader looks like, here's a pic. While not the best picture, it does give a good idea of its shape. Dressed up in a colorful military scheme would be very cool. Construction article was published in MAN Feburary 1965.

FB

Been pretty quiet around here. Dosen't anybody have any more thoughts?

I'm also a big fan of old Hal deBolt designs and have the following plans: Crusader, Chief, Twin Viscount, Interceptor and Rebel 3-channel bipe. So there's a lot to chose from!

FB

Free Bird,

Cannot you underhand built the blue Angel. I will keep my mouth

Cees

Since I have an original Calypso kit my vote would be for a build thread on it. But, my second choice would be for the Sweetater. That is one sexy looking plane. Of course, I've been waiting for Don at Eureka to finish the kits for the Atlas and I would really like to make that my next build.

As you can tell, I'm very undecided, but those are my favorite three.

Bob Cox
SPA#374

FB - for reasons you know I would obviously like to see how the Troublemaker goes together but, looking at your list, I would vote for the Aristocat. Class II models are a bit neglected these days. They are simple to build and great fun to fly so it would leave you more time to complete your excellent Banshee build thread !!

However, judging by the previous posts, I think I will be in a minority of one.

Ray

Ray, you obviously are a man of good taste. Many years ago, my father and I had a ball flying a "Cat". It had a Merco 49 (the one with the twin glow plugs), and it rolled like it had ailerons. We always talked about building another wing, but with ailerons and less dihedral. But like a lot of other things, we never got around to it. Always wondered how a "Cat" would have flown with a modified wing.

FB

I want to by a short kit Crusader, I have one original from 1968 but it's not air worhty.
Where canI find a short kit and plan, thanks.

I can supply the plans and Lazer Works the short kit. They cut the kit from the plans I supplied, which are the made from the original Mylar (which I happen to own).

FB

Free Bird I will PM you about more details.

Free Bird I can take better pictures and more if you want, It's sitting in my hangar.

Free Bird,

Can I change my vote?

Kwik Fli, the one that had the ribs punched out.


Cees

I would love to see a lot more pics! Please post!

You're a good man Cees!

Right now it's a toss up between the Kwik Fli (that I just won on yabe) and the Crusader. I'm leaning toward the Kwik Fli as it'll build a lot faster. The Crusader will build after that.

FB

Free Bird, it's what you write:

"I'm leaning toward the Kwik Fli as it'll build a lot faster."

Because:

"It has the ribs punched out."

Cees

Boo!

Naturally with my "handle" and being involved in the development of the King Altair kit, I would like to see the King on a build thread, however a second choice would have to be the Crusader which I've always admired and considered building "someday". Either would be great.

Included is a picture of my King Altair

I've watched the KA for quite awhile and it's a magnificient bird! When I do build the kit, it'll be the full-span version.

FB

I'd like to see a build of the Kirkland Intruder (Laser Works short kit). I have a Beachcomber and would like to build Jim Kirkland's other championship plane. I know there is an ARF from World Models, but I would like to build one the original size and make it as light as possible so I could use a small electric motor (600 watts) and inexpensive 6 cell A123 battery packs. How much lighter than the ARF could you make it ?

Tom

The WM ARF is not a very close relative to the original. It's larger and longer, thus heavier. There's thread on RCGroups about an e-power WM Intruder that looks pretty good.

FB

I'm in waiting mode right now, when Eddie gets the plans for the Crusader I'll be getting the first short kit.
So this winter I will build a Crusader from Laser Works short kit and drawings by Free Bird.

Last evening I was sheeting my foam cores for my Mach 1, and I feel abit crazy right now.
Going from no pattern planes a year ago, I now have 6 and still wants more, this is a sickness

Take care.

Martenson, I know that feeling!!!![&o] Pete

martenson, I don't understand something. Lazer Works already has a short kit for the Crusader, as I've already have one. Can you clarify?

FB

FB I was meaning that I'm waiting for the plan Eddie is getting for me, then I order SK and plan.
Sorry for the misunderstanding.


Best Regards.
Joakim

Joakim, No apology needed! I was just trying to understand. Is Eddie going to supply the plan? If not, I can as I have the original master mylar drawing.

FB

FB