June 1966 M.A.N. question
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June 1966 M.A.N. question
Hey guys, I noticed in the VRCS eligible planes listing a Cessna with two/.49s, from the June 1966 Model Airplane News. That's all the info it shows. If someone could check their M.A.N. collection and tell me exactly what kind of twin Cessna this is, I'd really appreciate it...looking for a new project. Russ Farris
10-13-2008, 05:43 AM
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RE: June 1966 M.A.N. question
Hi Russ,
As Ray indicated it was the push-pull Cessna Skymaster designed by my dad. Small world as he lived in Rock Hill for many years before retiring from IBM and moving near Asheville, NC.
Royal used to import a line of Japanese scale kits that included a Skymaster which was a direct copy, even down to using a re-draw of my dads plans.
His WW1 Bristol Bullet was also published in MAN & that one's one my winter build list, for many years it was one of MANs best selling plans.
As Ray indicated it was the push-pull Cessna Skymaster designed by my dad. Small world as he lived in Rock Hill for many years before retiring from IBM and moving near Asheville, NC.
Royal used to import a line of Japanese scale kits that included a Skymaster which was a direct copy, even down to using a re-draw of my dads plans.
His WW1 Bristol Bullet was also published in MAN & that one's one my winter build list, for many years it was one of MANs best selling plans.
10-13-2008, 06:14 AM
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RE: June 1966 M.A.N. question
Hi!
If so, would you mind to post those original plans? Or you selling them?
Thank you,
Kostya
If so, would you mind to post those original plans? Or you selling them?
Thank you,
Kostya
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Hi Russ,
As Ray indicated it was the push-pull Cessna Skymaster designed by my dad. Small world as he lived in Rock Hill for many years before retiring from IBM and moving near Asheville, NC.
Royal used to import a line of Japanese scale kits that included a Skymaster which was a direct copy, even down to using a re-draw of my dads plans.
His WW1 Bristol Bullet was also published in MAN & that one's one my winter build list, for many years it was one of MANs best selling plans.
Hi Russ,
As Ray indicated it was the push-pull Cessna Skymaster designed by my dad. Small world as he lived in Rock Hill for many years before retiring from IBM and moving near Asheville, NC.
Royal used to import a line of Japanese scale kits that included a Skymaster which was a direct copy, even down to using a re-draw of my dads plans.
His WW1 Bristol Bullet was also published in MAN & that one's one my winter build list, for many years it was one of MANs best selling plans.
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RE: June 1966 M.A.N. question
Thanks Ray, I suspected it might be the 336 Skymaster. When I moved to Charlotte in the mid-1980s, one was at a used car lot(!) on Tryon street; It was the original 336 fixed-gear Skymaster, with wheel pants, minus wings; with a for sale sign!
Lotus, that's cool it was your Dad who designed this and he lived in Rock Hill. Did he compete with it? I figured it might be the Skysmasher; there weren't many twin Cessnas in 1966 (UC-78, 310/320, 336/337 and the 411.
I can always tell when a full-size Skymaster is coming - it has a very distinctive sound, almost like a buzz. Thanks guys, Russ Farris
Lotus, that's cool it was your Dad who designed this and he lived in Rock Hill. Did he compete with it? I figured it might be the Skysmasher; there weren't many twin Cessnas in 1966 (UC-78, 310/320, 336/337 and the 411.
I can always tell when a full-size Skymaster is coming - it has a very distinctive sound, almost like a buzz. Thanks guys, Russ Farris
10-13-2008, 03:28 PM
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RE: June 1966 M.A.N. question
Hi Russ,
My Dad's Skymaster placed 5th in scale at the 65 Nats, would probably have ended up much higher but the model's test flight was round 1 at the Nats...it was just completed in time, not uncommon in those days.
He's better known in RC scale for his P-63 that earned many 1st place trophies all over the east coast and his Chipmunk that placed 4th at the 1970 World Champs and he was the team manager for the US scale team I think in 72, 74 and 76.
My Dad's Skymaster placed 5th in scale at the 65 Nats, would probably have ended up much higher but the model's test flight was round 1 at the Nats...it was just completed in time, not uncommon in those days.
He's better known in RC scale for his P-63 that earned many 1st place trophies all over the east coast and his Chipmunk that placed 4th at the 1970 World Champs and he was the team manager for the US scale team I think in 72, 74 and 76.
10-13-2008, 03:39 PM
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RE: June 1966 M.A.N. question
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Hi!
If so, would you mind to post those original plans? Or you selling them?
Thank you,
Kostya
Hi!
If so, would you mind to post those original plans? Or you selling them?
Thank you,
Kostya
ORIGINAL: Lotus72D
Hi Russ,
As Ray indicated it was the push-pull Cessna Skymaster designed by my dad. Small world as he lived in Rock Hill for many years before retiring from IBM and moving near Asheville, NC.
Royal used to import a line of Japanese scale kits that included a Skymaster which was a direct copy, even down to using a re-draw of my dads plans.
His WW1 Bristol Bullet was also published in MAN & that one's one my winter build list, for many years it was one of MANs best selling plans.
Hi Russ,
As Ray indicated it was the push-pull Cessna Skymaster designed by my dad. Small world as he lived in Rock Hill for many years before retiring from IBM and moving near Asheville, NC.
Royal used to import a line of Japanese scale kits that included a Skymaster which was a direct copy, even down to using a re-draw of my dads plans.
His WW1 Bristol Bullet was also published in MAN & that one's one my winter build list, for many years it was one of MANs best selling plans.
Unfortunately I do not have a set of Skymaster plans, only for the Bristol Bullet. Right now my wife & I are prepared to move into a new house starting next week so everything we own is boxed up. It may take a while but I could probably get the plans copied for you if that is the model you are interested in.
Scott
10-13-2008, 09:42 PM
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RE: June 1966 M.A.N. question
If you really want to be blown away by a master builder, check out this project by Scott's father.
http://www.steenaero.com/articles_de...?ArticleID=148
http://www.steenaero.com/articles_de...?ArticleID=148
