Martyn K Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 A know that it is not even June yet, but as we are approaching the scheduled end of the 2012 Mass Build cycle, perhaps some suggestions for what to build when the evening start to get a bit darker (that occurs officially in 22 days time!).. So................................... A couple of ideas for the 2013 mass build session. A Retro Mass build. The Vintage Mass build covered the 'Golden' age of R/C - the 50's and 60's. How about Flares and New Age - 70's and 80's? Fits nicely with the upsurge of interest in this style of model Alternatively.. A Club 25 mass build. This will fit nicely and help kick start Alex Whittaker's initiative and also has the attraction that there is no limit to the scope of the model. Lots of variety and relatively cheap models. Just bung a 25 or 30FS or electric equivalent at the front (or back) and you are away.. (or perhaps 2 x.12 or 6 of .049's) Best wishes Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hargreaves - Moderator Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I like the Club 25 idea.....(as long as you get the 25 sized Hog plans finished Martyn.....). As you say it will give a bit of a lift to AWs "campaign" (& boost OS25FP prices on Ebay....). I like the Retro idea too.....aerobatic & club soirt models from the 70's & 80's......might be the excuse needed to buy a Mini Chevron..... Edited By Steve Hargreaves - Moderator on 31/05/2012 12:27:48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reno Racer Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Classic Pattern? - moving beyond the PB stuff and would be good to see more King Alters, Kaos, Contenders etc. All are easy and cheap builds and may kits are available (US in particular) and they all fly very well. I recently built a Top Flite Gold Edition Contender - WOW what a great flying plane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Green Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Great minds and all that... My next build which won't get started until later in the year is going to be a Curare. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Blimey shall we complete the current mass build first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bandit Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I'm up for the club 25 idea or perhaps a sport scale build and apply limits such as the motor size hopefully to encourage more people to have a go. just thinking out loud. Cheers, Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concorde Speedbird Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Next year is the 30th anniversary of the Wot 4 (isn't it? First plan came out in 1983 I think- correct me if I'm wrong) So how about a Wot 4 mass build (NO ARTFS!) to pay tribute to (arguably) the greatest model aeroplane ever made? I think the plane deserves it, since all the fun it has supplied to thousands of people over 3 decades. I would participate in that (if I have the money) Just a suggestion. (Technically, the 2012 mass build is over now!) CS Edited By ConcordeSpeedbird on 24/06/2012 11:13:21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo565 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Steve, The Chevron inspired this one Anyone know what it is ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Posted by Jim Carss on 24/06/2012 11:36:10: Steve, The Chevron inspired this one Anyone know what it is ??? It's a Birdie .10 isn't it? Lovely model, still miss mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo565 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 LF 72" span so certainly not a birdie 10. good guess though. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Green Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Galaxy models Gazelle Andy Edited By Andy Green on 24/06/2012 11:51:40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouncebounce crunch Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 balsa usa moonraker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Posted by Jim Carss on 24/06/2012 11:48:47: LF 72" span so certainly not a birdie 10. good guess though. Jim Dirty Birdie then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo565 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 LF Big birdie but it's not a birdie.Its scratch built from a plan from way back. Jim . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo565 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Not Gazelle or a moonraker. By the way there is a non-existant prize for the winner. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouncebounce crunch Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 are you kidding me, no prize, what type of competition is this you sicko? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo565 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 clue time designed by a guy called Dennis Hammant and I got the plan from Ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo565 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 BBC Its the same competition that Andy Green had, and I won the non existant prize for guessing his Biperblast 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Lewis Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Its not a king spectre is it? I like the idea of the club 25 mass build, would give more people a chance to get involved with a smaller build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouncebounce crunch Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 with a last name of Green, what do you expect? is it a spectre? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo565 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Well done guys It is Spectre, originally designed for a veco 61 but I have a SC53 in mine and waiting for decent weather for a test flight. I'm busy with a 25 size Spinks Akromaster at the moment from the old Pilot kits plan,the club 25 sounds good,lets hope it takes off if you pardon the pun Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouncebounce crunch Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 the Spectre is a great or should i say smokin style of model a .25 max 2stroke and 40 size max 2 stroke would be great for sport flyers and builders I can see plnstripes i can see another with sunbursts, i can see another with/ awh now see what you have done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowerman Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 How about a 'magazine free plan' model fly-in. lots of choice and a wide range of types.( could maybe include plans from other mags) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I've still got a Blue Angel kit and an NIB OS 61 SF waiting in the wings, so my vote would be for retro, besides which I don't have anything like a .25. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlyingCrust Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I like the idea of a Wot 4 mass build, especially as its the 30th anniversary. But definitely a sports model otherwise it'll put off those, like me, who just like stooging around the sky "at a gentle pace". I seem to remember back in the mid 80's someone building a Wot 2.5. (a 5/8 Wot 4). Might be an idea to include this for those who like to build a smaller model - like me. But def the Wot 4. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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