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Laser 200
Rick Arrowood's (<REDACTED>; E-mail: <REDACTED>) 1/3-scale Lanier Laser 200 has a 3W-80 twin engine and a 26 x 10 propeller.
The model weighs 23 pounds and has a 98-inch wingspan.
"It has unlimited vertical performance and is capable of doing more maneuvers than I am able to execute," wrote Rick.
Gramps
Dave Johnson's (<REDACTED>; E-mail: <REDACTED>) Gramps is a Bill Winter design published in Model Airplane News in the spring of 1958.
Dave built the model more than 42 years ago!
The aircraft has a McCoy .19 engine. It's covered with silk and dope painted orange and yellow and has Trexler balloon tires.
When Dave built the model, he used a Citizenship transmitter and an AristoCraft receiver from Polk's Hobbies. He assembled both from kits.
"I never had the chance to meet Mr. Winter, but I've always felt he played an important role in my interest and success in the hobby due to the success I had with his wonderful Gramps," wrote Dave.
Different Kind of Cub
"There are quite a few J-3 Cubs at the local flying field, but I wanted something different and a bit sportier than the ubiquitous yellow version," wrote Ken Estes (<REDACTED>).
His SureFlite model has an O.S. .25 FP for power, a Hitec radio, and scratch-built landing gear. It was painted with water-based acrylic and has a painted propeller (that was balanced after painting). Ken has a more traditional style of landing gear that he uses occasionally.
"... since it is all foam, I occasionally get a good-natured 'How do you like flying a coffee cup?' question," wrote Ken. "Well, I love it. It flies well on three channels and the foam has survived several rough landings."
Edge 540
Thomas W. Haake's (<REDACTED>) model was constructed from a 25%-scale Aeroworks Edge 540 kit.
The model was finished primarily with pink UltraCote®, with white UltraCote® used for the trim.
The control system is by JR, and the engine is a YS 120NC using an APC 15 x 10 propeller.
"This model meets all IMAA (International Miniature Aircraft Association) requirements and is a very user-friendly flier," wrote Thomas.
Aeronca
Richard M. Tucciarone (<REDACTED>) built his Aeronca L-16A/B from Walter Musciano plans published in Mechanix Illustrated.
According to Richard, the 38-inch-wingspan model flies "very nice" with 25 feet of 1/4-inch Tan II rubber.
He obtained the plans from John Pond.
P-47
Kevin R. Brushett's (<REDACTED>) Almost Ready-to-Fly P-47 is from Global. "After seeing a scaled out version in a magazine, I had to have one for myself," he wrote.
Robart retracts, custom cockpit with sliding canopy, machine guns in the wings, and an airbrushed gun and exhaust smoke are a few highlights of this aircraft.
The engine is an O.S. 91 four-stroke with a JMR glow-driver, which pulls the eight-pound model with authority.
"The beautiful model displaying this aircraft is my five-year-old daughter Alyssa," wrote Kevin.
Vivid Memories
Bill Oldenbroek (<REDACTED>) sent this photo of Butch Mallam's Telemaster at Pilot Knoll Park in Highland Village TX.
The model is powered by a Saito 130 four-stroke, two-cylinder engine. It has dual fuel tanks that make the engine run smoothly.
"My most vivid memory in this hobby isn't of one of my many spectacular crashes," wrote Bill. "Rather, it's the serenity and calm of watching Butch demonstrate his trademark touch-and-goes, slipping the airplane onto the water with barely a ripple left behind. Thanks for all the memories, Butch!"
P-40 Warhawk
Chris Gale (<REDACTED>) built the P-40 he is holding from Gus Morris's 1/2-scale Radio Control Combat plans.
Chris finished the model per the color scheme on his uncle's wartime P-40; Robert Gale flew in the China, Burma, and India theaters, and the P-40 was his favorite mount.
On July 9, 1944, Robert was credited with shooting down two Japanese Zeros while flying the P-40.
Dart
Steve Ludwig's (<REDACTED>; E-mail: <REDACTED>) Lanier Dart is powered by an Enya 60V engine.
According to Steve, the Dart is a great flier, it is predictable at any speed or altitude, it can fly slowly, and it lands easily. However, it is fully aerobatic with vertical performance. He calls it "an American dream machine."
"I enjoy flying models as much as full-scale at a lot less cost!" wrote Steve, who is a licensed Federal Aviation Administration pilot.
"Miss Jennifer"
Hernan L. Paulet's (<REDACTED>; E-mail: <REDACTED>) son Chance poses with Hernan's Sig Four-Star 40.
This airplane is dedicated to Hernan's wife Jennifer, hence the name "Miss Jennifer," and it has a red-haired female pilot that resembles her. The model spans 60 inches, weighs five pounds, and has 604 inches of wing area. It is powered by a SuperTigre .40 and is covered with MonoKote®. It uses a Futaba T6XAS radio.
"I was very reluctant to buy this kit because it was so common," wrote Hernan. "Now I see why. The building book said there were going to be other people in line to fly it—that is an understatement. I get compliments on the color scheme."
Scream Machine
Roger Purcell's (<REDACTED>) own-design model is "the fastest aerobatic airplane you can imagine," he wrote, yet it will fly and land like a trainer with a .40-size engine.
Roger has tried all types of engines, but he chooses to use the Dub Jett .50 sport.
The model weighs 4½ pounds, has a 44-inch built-up wing and a 33½-inch fuselage.
"At 53 years old and being in RC [Radio Control] since 1979, I can see that I'm a dying breed," wrote Roger. "You just don't see very many hot-dog, high-speed, wild-aerobatics pilots anymore."
Converted Eagle
With the help of his friend John Jurkovich, Jim Boyer (<REDACTED>; E-mail: <REDACTED>) converted an Eagle 2 trainer to an Eagle 2 x 2.
According to Jim, the model flies great with two O.S. .40 LA engines.
"...and yes, it does fly well on one engine," wrote Jim. "Ask John."
Cowabunga!
Gene Hatcher's (<REDACTED>) Cowabunga is a Runaround Pattern airplane by Dick Hanson.
It is powered by a YS 120NC and a seven-channel Futaba radio.
The model is on a low and slow flyby at the Johnson City Radio Controllers' field. Fellow JCRC club member Mike Starnes took the picture.
"The airplane is approximately 12 years old and still flies great!" wrote Gene.
Smoother
Mitch Heller (<REDACTED>) took this photo of Rich Isaachsen (Mundelein, Illinois) with his Smoother built from Tom Dixon plans.
The model was finished with Coverite™ on the wings, then it was painted with Rust-Oleum™. The engine is a Stunt O.S. .40.
Ugly Stik
Bill Martin (<REDACTED>) provided this photo of his Ugly Stik. "What great fliers they are," he wrote.
The model is powered by an O.S. .61 FX and uses a Futaba SkySport 6 radio with dual rates.
"I wish they still kitted this one," wrote Bill.
Snoopy's Model
Edward C. Lopuski (<REDACTED>) built this model from Air Age Inc. full-size plans.
Flying weight is seven pounds, seven ounces. It has a SuperTiger .61 two-stroke engine and a 12 x 7 propeller. The model uses four servos—one each for elevator, rudder, throttle, and nose wheel.
The airplane's sides and roof bolt on. It breaks down into four pieces.
According to Edward, the revised plans are a significant improvement over the originals. Takeoffs are smooth, and level flight is achieved at two-thirds throttle.
"Landings, however, require my full attention," he wrote. "Flying a brick is easy with enough power, but try landing a brick."
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