Just wondered if anyone remembers this model from a couple decades ago. A friend and I rare building these for control line stunt. Jack Sheets design from the 50s or so. Light weight easy to build. With Fox 35 engine . We will see if we can bring back our younger years.
Dasflugmodele

I have the RSM kit for this model, also Larry Richards kit of the Veco Hurricane--both kits hiding under my work table, waiting their turn.

Not sure of power yet--maybe Brodak 40.

Pix look good, waiting for the finish!!

Jim Oliver

That is one of his better flyers. He was prolific. He must have produced a new "design" about every couple of months. They were all decent flyers and always looked pretty decent.

If I were you, I think I'd put a bit more power on the nose than a Fox. They were THE engine back in the day for a lot of people, but there are a few engines nowadays that will make that Hurricane fly lots better. Power really adds a lot of enjoyment and often turns a model that you're constantly trying to get to fly into a steady performer that's constantly good.

I think you gents may be referring to Jack Sheeks.

Jack designed many CL stunt models, mostly using "I" beam construction. Haven't met him but I understand he is a nice fellow.

George

Oh yes, power: I would suggest an LA .25 if you build light or a LA .40 if you build heavy or like more power. You might also want kick it up a few bucks and try the Brodak .25 or .40.

Please note that I have not built that plane and these are just general substitute replacements for planes that used a Fox .35.

George

Jack Sheeks is still around and flying CL although he has some problems (back?) which limits his flying. He had one of his Stukas as the VSC last year; a beautiful airplane. He was a prolific and innovative designer. Not just I-beamers, although we expected the "I-beamer of the month" whenever we got a copy of Flying Models.

Jack also chose unconventional layouts for stunters, swept wings, twin boom etc. and he often used Enya engines. I built his Me 262 years ago, great model . I beamers are the only wing I can build straight.

gcb,
About power......
Jack's models were almost all designed as stunters and very easily did the entire pattern. But they were almost always 35 size stunters. And putting a 25 on that Hurricane would be doing it an injustice. Yeah, it'd fly, but not very well. It would have to sit out windy days.... just about any wind would give it fits. And nose weight would probably be needed as well.

Jack was a kewl guy. And x cop from Detroit if I remember correctly. That'd give anyone back trouble.

I guess I have to apologize for misspelling Jack SHEEKS name. Guess that happens when u get aged. This plane is scratch built from plans that we got from Stuka stunt. . Since the thing flew with a fox 35 I think it will still probably fly with that engine. I thought this was an older design but I think it was about 73 or so when he did this one. I would like to build the ME -109 which he did in 70 or so.
Jack must have done 60 or 70 planes that have been published. Some accomplishment.


Go fast turn left,

Dasflugmodele

Go fast turn left,

Dasflugmodele

...Not in control line!

George

George, I take it you have never done any CL racing. It is in fact go fast and turn left.

George;
When I fly slow rat,stunt, carrier, I fly left. When I fly Quickee 500 I go fast and turn left. BUT I do go fast and turn right in combat plus any other direction that is possible. I do believe some folks out there fly to the right, maybe in South America or Australia. Not sure though. Have fun whichever way you go.


Go fasty keep the lines tight.

Actually, more than one or two guys used to fly stunt "to the right". Not a bunch, but more than a couple. A few even got their models published in the magazines. And the lefthanded guys often wanted to fly clockwise so they could whip easier. (you remember whipping? where you pulled the control handle to help the airplane?)

Needless to say, rat and goodyear had nobody turning right.

Now, a buddy and I used to fly combat for a couple of years and we took great delight when pitting the other guy to throw his plane "backward" on the launch. Not a good idea at a contest, but great fun when out doing engine testing etc.....

OK, OK, I turn to the left also when I fly...but the plane does not. It tries its best to go straight (hopefully), restrained only by the control lines.

The term "go fast, turn left" is also a term coined by RC pylon racers. I had not heard the term used by CL guys, and you are correct, I'm not a racing flyer. My interest is in sport and stunt.

Sorry if I ruffled any feathers.

George

Jack Sheeks also used ENYA 35s in some of his larger models.

ENYA engines do have noticeably more power than typical Fox 35s or modern alternatives, but they take a long time to break-in right, and as iron-in-steel engines, benefit from ample castor in the fuel (~25%). They don't wear out, though.

I saw Jack with his Hurri at a Nats. Think it had a modded Fox35. The old Fox is still a very useful engine, given a few touches and a decent break-in. But, you'll still have all that castor to get off the exterior... It CAN handle models up to 40+ oz or so, but with a bit more evident slowing in climbs and corners.

Enjoy!

\BEST\LOU

I meant to post these shots and forgot all about it.

Jack Sheek's (aka Jim Vornholt) Me 262 Stunter. I had a lot of fun with this model.

Jack Sheek's bizarre Sheik, I beam gull wing, twin rudder with V-tail. A lot of fun to build, it had a flight of several seconds and gave me the most terrifying modelling experience I ever had.

I used old wheels, the type with aluminum hubs and rubber "grommet" style tyres. On first launch the front wheel spat it's tyre off [X(], dug the front LG into the ground and hooked itself towards me. I had a roaring Enya 29 on the nose (believe me, Enya 29's have a LOT of power. ) with a Bolly 9x6 and the Sheik tore straight at me. I ran for my life, literally. The sheik then started stunting all of it's own inside the circle and I tried with all of my might to get line tension.

Well, I never did, but the model lit up and started flying out of the circle (I still had the handle with me). In my attempts to escape from the model I had unwittingly stepped into a loop of line, this pulled tight on my bare ankle (yes, I bled) and the sheik really did pull the tightest loops I have ever seen. And that engine roared. The pain in my ankle caused me to try and loosen the loop of line and the Sheik hammered into the ground.

I really want to build it again one day, but I think Dave Brown Lights are a better choice of wheel.

Jacks Sheeks Magister. Conventional wing with V-tail.