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I was reading this thread here are 2 of my Tiger Tail ended up re painting so its retired way too heavy

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An electric "Classic Pattern" plane??????[X(][X(][X(]
What's this world coming to:eek:. Next thing you know, people will be putting 4-strokes in them..:eek:

Sorry knotnuts, I just couldn't resist.:D

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Does the Meridian fall within the scope of the Classic Pattern Plane? Just curious. One of the old guys at my field brought one out today and was flying it. Then I found this similar(his doesn't say 900) model on RCU from this past December.
Here is the link with a picture: http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemId=350393

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I suspect it is too new for the Classic enthusiasts and too old for the Modern Pattern guys. A pity: there's many beautiful planes from about the same period but nobody seems to love them any more.

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I believe that Henry Piorin designed the Meridian after his Eclipse which would put it late 80's to early 90's. The 900 was the larger 4 stoke version so it had to be a 90's design. The were all good flyers and the later version was the Python (Monty). I would think that the sixties would be good BPA style aircraft.

Peace

Mark O

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I found pics and some data on a few Henry Piorun designs at this site:
http://www.wtp.net/DBEST/piorun/hp.html

I really like the look of the Olympian and the Zeus.

I suppose the Larimar (Wolfgang Matt late 90s design / PL Prod kits) is a bit more recent but still a "skinny" plane.

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Does my 20+ year old Ariel fit into the category of Classic Pattern plane?
(fiberglass fuselage, retracts, completely recovered/repainted.)

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Thats a fab paint job-

I'm in the same catagory I think too young for SPA design rules and out of date with todays pattern design requirements but just the same this era produced some sleek and beautiful designs that could be fast...

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Lookin good Richard..anxious to see the color scheme..
bobzilla

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I'm rapidly getting to that stage and look forward to using my new Develbiss HLVP units I recently ordered to replace my ancient Develbiss touch up gun. Now I'm also waiting on retracts from Springair so I can finish the 'mains' retract installation .

Again your color sheme works for me.

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I don't care when your plane was designed Bobzilla... That is one Swweeet model!! Thanks for sharing!!

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Dave,

Where did you find the Compensator plan listing? I went to the AMA site, but there didn't appear to be a Compensator listed in the "C" section of the plans listing.

Jeff

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Ray,

I searched the RCStore site at Model Airplane News, but the Compensator plan isn't listed. A scan of the article would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Jeff

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I saw Denis Donahue's El Tigre on page 2. That's one I had a thing for back in the old days.

Tom

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El Tigre - yes that's one mean machine. Here are some shots of the original from the AAM July 1974 construction article.

Ray

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SWEET!! You did a very nice job, and it looks like my airplane made the cut too. [8D]

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Cool. Thanks Ray.

Tom

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Does anyone know where I can get a copy of the El Tigre plans???? I saw Denis Donahue fly this plane years ago, WOW!!!!

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Tom,

Don't know about the full size plans but I can supply the article scan which includes a small copy of the plan. This would be dead easy to scale up.

Ray

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I seem to remember a pattern plane from the 70's that I think was called the "Pathfinder". Anyone remember this plane?[sm=confused.gif]

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Yes, a guy in NJ did it. He was a monokote guru, too.

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This is a shot of the Pathfinder taken from the May 1973 MAN construction article.

It's basically a Banshee clone and was designed by Dan De Luca.

Ray

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Yes, Dan DeLuca. He wrote a book on monokoting.

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That is one great looking site. Are you open to more pictures of the same planes or are you just looking for new ones? Great job putting all this together. Thanks a million.
Ed

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mred33,
I am always looking for new pictures. I don't mind having multiple pictures of the same plane. I like to see different covering schemes for ideas on covering my own models. They can be scans from magazines as well. I have a few new images to add to the site, but I haven't had time to work on it. Today might be a good day because winds are 25 gusting to 35. There is a member that always says, "The plane doesn't know its windy." He also says, "Its just dirty old money."
Thanks for the kind words and contributions. Keep those images coming!
I met Bruce Underwood, President of the Senior Pattern Association, at the Southeastern Model show in Perry, Georgia this past weekend. We spoke for 10 minutes or so and I signed up to be a member. The efforts of these guys to keep classic pattern alive is commendable! Please consider joining the SPA to help support them. Its only $20.00 a year. Thats only three-props-worth to you and me! Visit them at [link=http://www.seniorpattern.com]Seniorpattern.com[/link]

CAsniffer

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Very nice work!!

Does anyone know how many of those planes are still sold as kits?
I know Bridi still does,...

Thx

Rob

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Hi Ray,you know I saw Jim Martin flying a Silver one back in 1971 I think,I know it was the nicest point rolls I ever saw :D

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Thanks, rpparral. I appreciate the sentiment.

CAsniffer

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Did you know that the Avanti on your site is a control line F2B plane that belongs to the late 1996 United States National F2B Champion , Bob Baron. Bob Baron also took 2nd place at the worlds in F2B with an updated version of the Avanti.

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Well spotted. This is the "real" Avanti by Donald Grassi from May 1974 RCM.

Ray

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Thanks for posting that Ray. The Avanti was another favorite of mine.

Tom

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Hey CAsniffer:

It's a great comliment to me when someone posts a picture of my Atlanta in their web base. Mine is the white one with the red and blue trim. She is complimented with a YS60 FIRE, hatori pipe and MK retracts.

Great job!

Frank

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KamikazieFrank,
I updated the Image-base to include your name and the description you posted. Thanks for the appreciation. It keeps me motivated.

CAsniffer

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RFJ,
Thanks for the picture of the Avanti. I have replaced the CL picture with the one you submitted.

CAsnifffer

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Has Hank Keck's Cerberus come up yet? It's in the August '76 MA. 65" span, 6.75 lbs. I always liked the looks of it, just from the magazine pictures.

Tom

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Looks right to me too! I never heard of this one, but I'll bet it flew good. Looks like a Curare vertical and rudder (kinda') and a Southern R/c nose, nice tapored wing, an Airforce Pilot, and (maybe) a Kraft radio? We're there plans in the article? Were those wheel covers or flaps under the wing?

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IIRC:

The "flaps" were a combination of wheel well cover and speed brake. Hinge was towards the LE of the wing.

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Yup, plans can be ordered, and the article is in the archives. It looks like a nice, light build. The author/designer explains the rational behind the wheel well doors below. I wouldn't bother with the doors myself. I don't live high above sea level, and engines are stronger today.

Tom

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Would it be possible for you to E-Mail me the article including the article plans? Would like too see more of it, or tell me how to get to the archives.

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Sure knotnuts. Just PM me your email address.

Tom