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Forum: Sport Flying
06-29-2020, 03:27 AM
Replies: 806
Views: 135,905
Posted By AndyKunz

Modified, ultra micro, handles better than...

Modified, ultra micro, handles better than original:
https://store.flying-models.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=743

Speed 400:...
Forum: Sport Flying
01-02-2016, 02:36 PM
Replies: 806
Views: 135,905
Posted By AndyKunz

Here's a video of a real Shrike flown by the...

Here's a video of a real Shrike flown by the original designer.

http://rcairgallery.com/rcairgallery/Videos/2005/CapitolJets/JoeBeshar.GiantShrikeTurbine.mp4.php

Andy
Forum: Sport Flying
12-21-2015, 12:16 PM
Replies: 806
Views: 135,905
Posted By AndyKunz

You want them 90 degrees over on a tight turn,...

You want them 90 degrees over on a tight turn, 70+ for more gentle.

Here, watch the maiden flight:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rd9Tx_xDi0c
Forum: Sport Flying
12-20-2015, 11:23 AM
Replies: 806
Views: 135,905
Posted By AndyKunz

They're not banking hard enough for those turns! ...

They're not banking hard enough for those turns! :D

Andy
Forum: Sport Flying
12-06-2015, 12:11 PM
Replies: 806
Views: 135,905
Posted By AndyKunz

Mine can be flown on the tail only, as each...

Mine can be flown on the tail only, as each surface has a separate servo.

Andy
Forum: Sport Flying
12-05-2015, 11:36 AM
Replies: 806
Views: 135,905
Posted By AndyKunz

I might for next summer, just to play with it. ...

I might for next summer, just to play with it. It really doesn't need it - it grooves nicely.

Andy
Forum: Sport Flying
12-04-2015, 06:10 AM
Replies: 806
Views: 135,905
Posted By AndyKunz

All the time! This past summer mine was my...

All the time! This past summer mine was my most-flown model.

Andy
Forum: Sport Flying
12-27-2014, 11:31 AM
Replies: 806
Views: 135,905
Posted By AndyKunz

Yesterday I cut lettering for my big Shrike using...

Yesterday I cut lettering for my big Shrike using my laser cutter (http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2243133&page=9&pp=30#post30295299).

Next step will be to change the nose door to...
Forum: Sport Flying
09-05-2014, 06:36 PM
Replies: 806
Views: 135,905
Posted By AndyKunz

Before Flying Models went away I was able to...

Before Flying Models went away I was able to recover my rights to the Shrike 180 and Neo 180 plans and articles. If you're interested you can contact me through my personal website www.andykunz.us...
Forum: Sport Flying
03-13-2014, 08:16 PM
Replies: 806
Views: 135,905
Posted By AndyKunz

I was digging around in my old photos today and...

I was digging around in my old photos today and found some of my very first Shrike. I built this in 2008 in the hotel when I first moved to Champaign to work for Spektrum.

The date on the photos...
Forum: Sport Flying
12-19-2013, 09:43 PM
Replies: 806
Views: 135,905
Posted By AndyKunz

http://manuals.hobbico.com/lan/lana1725-manual.pdf...

http://manuals.hobbico.com/lan/lana1725-manual.pdf

Andy
Forum: Sport Flying
12-05-2013, 07:49 AM
Replies: 806
Views: 135,905
Posted By AndyKunz

Plans for a Shrike has been published again, this...

Plans for a Shrike has been published again, this time for a micro size (180) in Flying Models, November 2013.

http://ep.yimg.com/ay/yhst-16842762287695/shrike-180-4.gif
...
Forum: Sport Flying
07-19-2013, 02:03 PM
Replies: 806
Views: 135,905
Posted By AndyKunz

RE: SHRIKE CLUB # 1

Thanks. I have the telemetry data for it now. It cruises about 95, and I've pushed it (just a gentle nudge) to 115. I want to get some telemetry data on the current, and then may bump it up to the...
Forum: Sport Flying
07-05-2013, 06:29 PM
Replies: 806
Views: 135,905
Posted By AndyKunz

RE: SHRIKE CLUB # 1

A few pictures to go along with today's flying.

Andy
Forum: Sport Flying
07-05-2013, 06:59 AM
Replies: 806
Views: 135,905
Posted By AndyKunz

RE: SHRIKE CLUB # 1

Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rd9Tx_xDi0c&feature=em-upload_owner

Thanks to John for doing all the video work!

Andy
Forum: Sport Flying
07-04-2013, 07:06 PM
Replies: 806
Views: 135,905
Posted By AndyKunz

RE: SHRIKE CLUB # 1

Maiden flight happened Wednesday night due to weather. David Payne had the honors. A few clicks of trim and then the started playing. One of the guys got a video of it - as soon as he posts it...
Forum: Sport Flying
06-29-2013, 02:21 PM
Replies: 806
Views: 135,905
Posted By AndyKunz

RE: SHRIKE CLUB # 1

Maiden flight is planned for Monday after work. It's 4 pounds 8 oz ready to fly (40 size), with a 4S 3200 in it. I'll be taking pictures of it then and hope to get a little video, too.

It's...
Forum: Sport Flying
11-07-2012, 07:55 AM
Replies: 806
Views: 135,905
Posted By AndyKunz

RE: SHRIKE CLUB # 1

I started a new build thread for my big Shrike over in the "Builders Workshop" forum on "the other forum." Or you can just google for it or PM me.

This is going to be roughly 40" span,...
Forum: Sport Flying
02-12-2012, 07:10 PM
Replies: 806
Views: 135,905
Posted By AndyKunz

RE: SHRIKE CLUB # 1

The nose retracts rearward, the mains retract inward. There are wheel wells that I built in as I built the model (it was scratch). I usually make mine out of 1/16" balsa that I mold around a can,...
Forum: Sport Flying
02-11-2012, 09:39 AM
Replies: 806
Views: 135,905
Posted By AndyKunz

RE: SHRIKE CLUB # 1

I fly off a paved runway and have 25-40 sized E-Flites in my 43" plane. My 35" one uses the 10-15 size.

Andy
Forum: Sport Flying
01-03-2012, 08:45 AM
Replies: 806
Views: 135,905
Posted By AndyKunz

RE: SHRIKE CLUB # 1

I just finished a build thread for two micro Shrikes over here: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1561429

I can't wait to do a little flying.

Andy
Forum: Sport Flying
11-08-2010, 10:00 AM
Replies: 806
Views: 135,905
Posted By AndyKunz

RE: SHRIKE CLUB # 1

They show up no ebay pretty frequently by a guy named "rocketman"

Just search ebay for "lanier shrike" and it will pop them up if he has any kits. He alternates the 40 and 15 size.

I've...
Forum: Sport Flying
09-11-2010, 10:11 AM
Replies: 806
Views: 135,905
Posted By AndyKunz

RE: SHRIKE CLUB # 1

This isn't me, but he always has this listing posted:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Lanier-Shrike-40-Plans-Templates-and-Instructions-/360299565561?pt=Radio_Control_Vehicles&hash=item53e38711f9

Andy
Forum: Sport Flying
07-28-2010, 04:33 PM
Replies: 806
Views: 135,905
Posted By AndyKunz

RE: SHRIKE CLUB # 1

Your grandson's obviously found a more comfortable way to hold the camera :) I was laughing pretty hard trying to turn my head. Got a quite a few of those 10-year-old videos myself. Great stuff!
...
Forum: Sport Flying
07-21-2010, 08:36 PM
Replies: 806
Views: 135,905
Posted By AndyKunz

RE: SHRIKE CLUB # 1

What size? What power?

I am about to start building a couple 40-size electric ones from my own plans. I'll probably be selling my 10-size electric one when I finish.

Andy
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