Los Banos build thread for everyone

[Red]

As usual, I’m trying to cram a few builds in before the event in these last couple weeks. This thread is for anyone who is thrashing stuff together to fly. Bringing something for sale? Post it here too!

1. First up is a 48” Dan Wing V2 for my son Ryan. He has been flying my 60” Bee for combat, but it’s time he had his own.

2. Is a scratch built 100” Ridge Runner built by Dave Hover for my friend Len Ledson in 1973. This all wood version is stretched from the original 72” and intended for the RCM Trophy Races which were the predecessor of the ISR races at Davenport. This one has never been flown. It has vintage Kraft servos and nyrod elevator linkage. It’s destined for modern radio gear and a nice carbon pushrod and external horn.

3. Is a Scythe from Mark Triebes at ACME Flying Machines. This is a F5D style pylon racer but in 2M span. In the future it will get a 7Kw+ set up, but for now the slope fuse is going on. It has all Tomas Liu hardware installed, waiting for some CHA servos. Should be quick to assemble.

4. Is a Kyosho A-6 intruder EDF converted for slope. This is a foamy and one night assembly.

5. Last one is the prototype of Doc Hammonds new Redshift Spada. This is a 3M (I think) all arounder that should be quite quick. I’m most excited about this one! It’s supposedly on the way, but again should be a quick build.

This is ambitious, but I think I’ll make it. I’ll also be bringing some of the usual suspects, what are you bringing?

Red

 

[Wayne]

Yeah, you are stressing me out.. LOL

I just started working on some fixes for Crash And Bash that is currently already going on. LOL (it is a local power event.)

 

[thenated0g]

Im going to try and not bring much this trip. IE a normal amount of planes lol.

Any idea what the weather temps will be like?

 

[thenated0g]

@Red let me know if you finish that a6 and ill bring my a4. It could us a recovering job but i think all i need to do is throw a RX in and hit cg.

 

[Chris]

"Im going to try and not bring much this trip. IE a normal amount of planes lol."
LOL I laughed too hard at this....

 

[Red]

Im going to try and not bring much this trip. IE a normal amount of planes lol.

Any idea what the weather temps will be like?

Its usually pretty nice during the day70's maybe, but chilly in the am.

Red

 

[Red]

@Red let me know if you finish that a6 and ill bring my a4. It could us a recovering job but i think all i need to do is throw a RX in and hit cg.
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That's the plan!

 

[Doc J]

Whaaaaaa...whaaaaaa...!

Doc Green.

 

[Doc J]

As usual, I’m trying to cram a few builds in before the event in these last couple weeks. This thread is for anyone who is thrashing stuff together to fly. Bringing something for sale? Post it here too!

1. First up is a 48” Dan Wing V2 for my son Ryan. He has been flying my 60” Bee for combat, but it’s time he had his own.

2. Is a scratch built 100” Ridge Runner built by Dave Hover for my friend Len Ledson in 1973. This all wood version is stretched from the original 72” and intended for the RCM Trophy Races which were the predecessor of the ISR races at Davenport. This one has never been flown. It has vintage Kraft servos and nyrod elevator linkage. It’s destined for modern radio gear and a nice carbon pushrod and external horn.

3. Is a Scythe from Mark Triebes at ACME Flying Machines. This is a F5D style pylon racer but in 2M span. In the future it will get a 7Kw+ set up, but for now the slope fuse is going on. It has all Tomas Liu hardware installed, waiting for some CHA servos. Should be quick to assemble.

4. Is a Kyosho A-6 intruder EDF converted for slope. This is a foamy and one night assembly.

5. Last one is the prototype of Doc Hammonds new Redshift Spada. This is a 3M (I think) all arounder that should be quite quick. I’m most excited about this one! It’s supposedly on the way, but again should be a quick build.

This is ambitious, but I think I’ll make it. I’ll also be bringing some of the usual suspects, what are you bringing?

Red

5: Spada - 3M - Gofast prototype IS on its way and hopefully will get there in time, Red. Maybe middle of next week.

This is the very first 001 production model rushed out of the new mould set.

Probably need Tomas Liu stuff or similar for that too.

Midnight oil burned, now I can go back to just being jealous...

Doc Green

 

[Red]

5: Spada - 3M - Gofast prototype IS on its way and hopefully will get there in time, Red. Maybe middle of next week.

This is the very first 001 production model rushed out of the new mould set.

Probably need Tomas Liu stuff or similar for that too.

Midnight oil burned, now I can go back to just being jealous...

Doc Green

I have the Liu stuff and everything else ready and waiting.

 

[thenated0g]

Anybody bringing any Tow planes?

 

[Doc J]

Anybody bringing any Tow planes?

Carbon tow?

(sorry)

Doc.

 

[Chris]

"Anybody bringing any Tow planes?"
Looks like one needs to be built and brought along...

 

[Red]

Anybody bringing any Tow planes?

Closest I can come is a Turbo Timber on 4S. Should be fine for up to 2M stuff. Let me know if you want me to bring it.

 

[agarchitect]

Does anyone know of any of the local regulars to Banos and how to contact them? There is/was an active tow plane group. Maybe someone from the SBSS would know. I think they sponsored the annual scale fly event in years past and they had tow planes in attendance.

A few highstarts and bungee launchers could also be useful.

 

[Doc J]

I have the Liu stuff and everything else ready and waiting.

The Spada has landed...

Doc.

 

[Chris]

Damn thing almost stuck to MY fingers!!...

 

[gp49]

Does anyone know of any of the local regulars to Banos and how to contact them? There is/was an active tow plane group. Maybe someone from the SBSS would know. I think they sponsored the annual scale fly event in years past and they had tow planes in attendance.

A few highstarts and bungee launchers could also be useful.

@SailHigh any ideas on a short notice for some 'tugs"?

@agarchitect You could always ask local farmers to help:

 

[jure]

Does anyone know of any of the local regulars to Banos and how to contact them? There is/was an active tow plane group. Maybe someone from the SBSS would know. I think they sponsored the annual scale fly event in years past and they had tow planes in attendance.

A few highstarts and bungee launchers could also be useful.

I mentioned earlier that I have a towplane ready , a Carl Goldberg Eagle II model airplane, 70" wingspan , with a power 50 electric motor. I have a tow release on the tow side and the towline.
What plane are you thinking about ?
We may try to test locally, at Lime Ridge first , if you wish.

 

[gp49]

I mentioned earlier that I have a towplane ready , a Carl Goldberg Eagle II model airplane, 70" wingspan , with a power 50 electric motor. I have a tow release on the tow side and the towline.
What plane are you thinking about ?
We may try to test locally, at Lime Ridge first , if you wish.

Jure, how big of a sailplane, weight and span wise, can you tow?