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I have a pattern plane I have never seen before.
It has a 70 in. wingspan and a 65 in. fuse made of glass Has anyone got a clue as to what it is? |
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It's a Dick Hanson Tiporare. The epitome of Classic Pattern.
Looks like the Hippo Tipo with the side indention for the pipe??? I think that is what it was called. You will have a firmer confirmation on that very soon! If so, it is rare and worth caring for. It is well sought after. Strange not to see anhedral in the tail. Lucky guy!!!! Brian |
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Ooooo! Eye candy. Nice. Did you just acquire it?
Tim |
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You gotta be kiddin!!!!!
I have always wanted this plane and yes it is indented in the side for the pipe. |
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I just found it on the classic pattern site and it is there thanks
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Yes I did a little swappin with a guy down the street yesterday swapped a .40 size sportster and a balsa usa taube for it.
It came complete receiver ready. I am a huge fan of the Curare |
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ORIGINAL: EscapeFlyer It's a Dick Hanson Tiporare. The epitome of Classic Pattern. Looks like the Hippo Tipo with the side indention for the pipe??? You will have a firmer confirmation on that very soon! Looks like a YS 60 FR on a Hatori header and pipe too! David |
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Whats up with the flat tail?
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Not all Tipos had anhedral. In fact, Hanson removed anhedral from the designs as they evolved. The last called the Tipo Surpass is a square model with no anhedral and was designed for a 90 4-stroke with conventional gear. That's how far Dick took the evolution of the Tipo designs.
David |
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Now you've got me really excited. I have a Hanson Tipo 750 with anhedral stab that is just waiting for primer/paint/install. Trouble is, it's been that way since about 1989. I can't believe you found such a nice one on a trade. Enjoy! I really need to get inspired and finish mine.</p> |
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1989? Naah, what's a measly 24 years...
Mines been like that since 1982! :) But I confess... I did paint it two summers ago (see avatar). Its only taken me two years to get the engine and radio back in. Or so I hope! :eek: David |
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ORIGINAL: vmeek I just found it on the classic pattern site and it is there thanks Vmeek, Nice find and score. Which classic pattern site are you talking about? |
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ORIGINAL: RCDENT Now you've got me really excited. I have a Hanson Tipo 750 with anhedral stab that is just waiting for primer/paint/install. Trouble is, it's been that way since about 1989. I can't believe you found such a nice one on a trade. Enjoy! I really need to get inspired and finish mine.</p> If that plane has sat this long without paint you won't be able to get the paint to stick, I'll drive down there and take it off your hands...:Dhehehe. Please start a thread and post some pictures...pics are cool to look at even if it's naked at the moment. There is a contest in South Dallas next month at Golden Triangle. I'd like to see the Tipo in person if you bring it. Tim |
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Ok, Thanks
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I am sooo happy there are still people interested in pattern flying which I feel is the only real goal to the R/C flying hobby.
I started 52 years ago and have seen all the flying styles that have come and gone. But to fly pattern at any level makes you a TRUE R/C pilot. Once accomplished it is so relaxing to take to the air. I still have my sky burners to bore holes in the sky but to be able to PLACE my plane where I want it to be (and not by accident) is a fast skill that is disappearing rapidly. PLEASE dont get me wrong, there is a place for ALL flyers but I like to be able to sit and talk about Cuban eights, Split S , Immelman turns and so on. Try bringing up those subjects at the field today and see how many people listen and understand the subject. We need to generate enthusiasm for the sport of pattern flying not just for the fact its pattern but for the ability to control your airplane. Let me know what you think about this I think it will be a great subject and lead to a lot of great tips on flying. Dont forget to include lots of pictures and personal stories on the subject vic |
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Hey Vic!
Check out the Classic Pattern Association! We are singing the same song my friend!!! We are growing rapidly and classic pattern is really making a comeback! We have more and more events across the US every year. www.classicpatternassociation.com Brian Lundberg US North Central US Region Director Classic Pattern Association 612-655-2425 [email protected] |
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1st pic, my Tipo with OS 61 FSR on Macs pipe, 2nd pic, Eric's Tipo with Super Tigre Bluehead 61 on the pipe, 3rd pic is Chris and Eric posing at the first SoCal Classic Pattern Get-Together at camarillo, CA.</div></div> |
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OMG,
Rick's cream and burgundy Tipo is nothing short of drop dead gorgeous ! ! ! I also have to agree with Falconwing, a Tipo isn't a Tipo without the anhedral stab. To me, it helps define the airplane..............................:D Take care, David |
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ORIGINAL: vmeek I am sooo happy there are still people interested in pattern flying which I feel is the only real goal to the R/C flying hobby. I started 52 years ago and have seen all the flying styles that have come and gone. But to fly pattern at any level makes you a TRUE R/C pilot. Once accomplished it is so relaxing to take to the air. I still have my sky burners to bore holes in the sky but to be able to PLACE my plane where I want it to be (and not by accident) is a fast skill that is disappearing rapidly. PLEASE dont get me wrong, there is a place for ALL flyers but I like to be able to sit and talk about Cuban eights, Split S , Immelman turns and so on. Try bringing up those subjects at the field today and see how many people listen and understand the subject. We need to generate enthusiasm for the sport of pattern flying not just for the fact its pattern but for the ability to control your airplane. Let me know what you think about this I think it will be a great subject and lead to a lot of great tips on flying. Dont forget to include lots of pictures and personal stories on the subject vic Your plane looks great, congrats on the great find. |
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I would love to come but the wife has that weekend planned.
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OH, yeah.
that Dick Hanson Tipo was the inspiration for the color scheme on my old Curare ;) (<~~~ Pic of me holding it in 1978) absolutely stunning find! |
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bigger pic ;)
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OMG!We must be twins!!!
My Contender is in the garage and my Curare is in the shop waiting for paint... |
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:) Nice.
I had modified my Contender so I could bury the pipe in the turtledeck... (this IS a bit scary.. :) didn't realize I had a doppleganger) |
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Has anyone got a set of Curare built up wing plans?
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Great stuff guys!
Ihad at least a couple Tipo's late 80's early 90's My last one.. tailgate on my truck popped down on the road from a pot-hole, wing blew out. Ipulled off the road fast, jumped out, ran out in the 3 lane road (wing in the center lane, spanning the entire lane), Looked down the road as Iwas just about to step into the first lane, just in time to watch a big red 4x4 come hauling butt and runs the wing over. It was just infront of me, and the &%@$ looked right at me. week before a contest too! Im sure you can imagine all the thoughts and feelings Ihad... Think that was about 1990. At the time, nothing compared to a Tipo! Well, the LA-1maybe... hmm, might just sneak over to dad's late one night and nab his LA... oop, he might just be reading this! http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/js/f.../msn/47_47.gif |
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If someone has the plans I have a laser cutter.
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I'm not sure if this will suffice, but here's the whole Curare Plan article published I THINK in 1977....
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Thanks but it does not show the wing ribs.
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Shoot, I posted in the wrong thread but here it is http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_56...m.htm#11511871 Look at voodoodb half way down.
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ORIGINAL: vmeek Thanks but it does not show the wing ribs. The patterns in the link Tim provided in the post above are for the MK Curare plan which is a little different than the UK plan. The airfoil is primarily different but other details in the planform also differ internally. I'd personally prefer to build off the MK plan as the MAN plan is notoriously problematic and the UK plan is simpler but maybe a little antiquated compared to the MK design. There are also several Curare short kits which help if a complete plans build is not desired. David |
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I Wish to thank everyone that read and responded to my thread.
And to keep those great memories alive I have one more fuse that I have that needs to be identified. It has a HARTMAN FIBERGLASS R/C label from Argenta Illinois P.S I now have the Curare wing ribs ready to be cut in my laser |
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It kind of looks like a Tiger Tail IV...not an expert though, let's see what everyone else says.
HOLY COW, you have an Oce!!! We switched to Kip at my last job...POS! It wouldn't print my large scale plans...guess it was meant for contractor plans so I guess I couldn't complain but nothing beat the Oce. Man, an Oce, 3D router, and a laser :D How do you get any work done. If that's a Tiger Tail we need to make a copy of it. I love that plane. This is what they look like. |
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Those are all my toys!
One day I will clean my shop out so I can build a plane I will shoot you a picture of my cnc foam wing cutter and mt canopy vacuum former. HE WHO DIES WITH ALL THE TOYS WINS!!! |
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TT4 is the first thing that came to my mind too.
Nice shop toys vmeek! David |
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I forgot to mention that I make glass molds also.
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I figured you were using those rolls for something like that.
If you mold it let me know, we may have to work something out :D I looked for a TT when I got into pattern a few years ago and came upon a Dirty Birdy (which we molded), a Vertigo II (I just left the shop from working on the plug, it's a mess), Phoenix 6, and a Cutlass but no TT 4 :eek: Tim |
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I have been mainly doing glass jets but with summer coming its time to cleanup and get back to building for the winter flying season.
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Jets, cool. I've got a fiberglass BAE Hawk in the shop that needs to find a home. We found a huge P-40 that my buddy said can we make a mold of that...sure we can! We had build night tonight and worked on it.
I edited the post above, let me know if you make some molds. |
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