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Ridge Runt Evo
- Thread starter Wayne
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I hope so. I keep trying to do things that exceed my CAD skills, LOL. Why do something simple when we can go crazy complex for no great reason?
That and this non-stop rain is a bit challenging at the new location. 12" of rain helps identify any drainage issues around the property. Can't really complain, it has gone really well.
That and this non-stop rain is a bit challenging at the new location. 12" of rain helps identify any drainage issues around the property. Can't really complain, it has gone really well.
I try not to look at others designs for fear of being accused of copying something. But they offer a micro, and this one is full sized. Butt yes, he does some really nice kits.
Any progress?
Nothing to show. We have done some test assemblies of the critical parts and some small refinements, but not much time to put into the project this week. Sorry.
Doc J
Very Strong User
But Wayne, by your own admission and this thread title, you ARE making a copy. In a nice way, yes, as the model has been discontinued for years, and maybe as a tribute, but you have to decide: Is it a Ridge Runt or not?
If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, and flies like a duck, it may be a duck.
By the way, personally I think it's great to resurrect these older but so well-loved models.
Me? I had already been slope soaring for years when this model came out.
Doc.
Sorry, what I meant to say is that I try not to look at active kits for fear of copying some detail. Yes, this is VERY inspired from a vintage kit, but no it is not at all a copy of it structurally or aerodynamically. Not sure I needed to clarify that, but there you go.
Often times if I look at what others have done on a similar model, I tend to see elements that I really like, and it may limit me from coming up with my own solution. Lets face it, this hobby progresses from learning from those that came before us. This is true of most anything man has created.
Often times if I look at what others have done on a similar model, I tend to see elements that I really like, and it may limit me from coming up with my own solution. Lets face it, this hobby progresses from learning from those that came before us. This is true of most anything man has created.
Doc J
Very Strong User
Agree.
I learned to fly on a Japanese OK model Pilot all Balsa kit, the "Kamikaze" or "Divine Wind" (as the Western version was called). Oddly, the now-president of OK Model, Tom Takamatsu, is a friend who flies a Redshift and a Corsa. It's funny how it circles.
Recently, due to Farcebook for the main part, I've been in contact with my "Inspirer" and partner in the UK, Chris Greengrass. Guess what? He is getting an E-Forza. I can trace that model design back completely to our early partnership designs in the mid-70s.
That was about when the Ridge Runt, Ridge Rat, etc., came out. They are oldies but very goldies!
I think it's really good to revisit the designs of yesteryear from time to time.
Cheers,
Doc.
PS - look at the Ridge rat below. Does it get any simpler?
Shoelace
Very Strong User
Yep... That was my aileron trainer as well. That was the gold standard of trainers back in the 80's.Ridge Rat was my Aileron Trainer. That was a better plane than the Ridge Runt IMHO. There is one at Sunset every year.
rcsoar4fun
Very Strong User
Someone on FB posted some pics of the Ridge Rat with a canopy, looked like a completely different plane.
I still have a Rat kit on the shelf.
I still have a Rat kit on the shelf.
Doc J
Very Strong User
Don't tell me you remember that, Tom...
Old? The instructions were in Latin, as I remember...
Doc.
Doc J
Very Strong User
Wayne - I'm curious. What bonding system is normally used to join printed plastic and balsa parts?
I'm about to embark on a joint Balsa design, so it would be useful information for me.
Cheers,
Doc.
