Old Timers Event "Dust them off!" May 5th 2013

Gregor77 · February 25, 2013, 08:58:14 AM

Well, I am a bit early bringing this event up. But after the Whitby swap, I was speaking with the Ken's and it motivated me to get going on the old timer I had in the basement.

It suffered normal hangar rash and a broken tail. So I grabbed some cold ones and headed downstairs to fix her up! Well after a few hours, not only was the tail fixed, but I also ended up converting the whole plane to electric. Just need to get some more hardware and should be ready for a maiden if the weather permits. Although I am not a real fan of the plane, it is growing on me with the big tires and cartoon details.

piker · February 25, 2013, 10:29:52 AM

Sounds like fun, but I have a very important question:

Do "Beer Goggles" work on airplanes too?

Gregor77 · February 25, 2013, 01:05:06 PM

I see your point.. I already got rid of some of them due to the same reason. I find the old timers VERY ugly... But I am sure that everyone has one sitting the closet... lol

I might put some floats on it too later on! ha ha!

piker · February 25, 2013, 01:24:13 PM

Actually, that wasn't my point. It was just a general question related to simultanious modelling and drinking. May not be a bad thing

But actually, I really like old timers. I feel they have a quirky, nostalgic, charm. But even better than that, they are generally beautiful flying planes... the way they float around in the wind currents, etc. On floats they can be as light as a feather.

Michael · February 25, 2013, 05:43:21 PM

Quote from: piker on February 25, 2013, 01:24:13 PM
... On floats they can be as light as a feather.

Stop being diplomatic and admit it; you'd like to see ducted-fan-jets and even pylon racers on floats!

piker · February 25, 2013, 06:06:06 PM

Yep. I'd be happier if Rogo field was Rogo Pond. There'd be no bumpy areas and no grass cutting fees.

But you guys know that.

Ededge2002 · February 25, 2013, 07:05:03 PM

Oh this is about old timer RC planes... I just didn't think I fit in because I wasn't old enough.
They are cute and nice sometimes and the planes ain't bad either.

thehaze · February 25, 2013, 07:15:30 PM

So you need to "dust off an old timer, to attend this fun fly? There's a guy down the street who keeps telling my kids to get off his lawn, maybe I'll invite him. And why is Cadez keeping one in his basement? Maybe that's who's churning out all these airplanes he's building.

Should be an interesting event, not sure I have anything that qualifies. Although the Zero I have entered service in the 1930's so technically maybe I do. At around 75 years old, it's pretty vintage.

Gregor77 · February 25, 2013, 09:55:57 PM

You found out my secrets to mass production. Somehow the stouffville retirement home didn't notice a few missing. Lol.

Gregor77 · March 12, 2013, 11:38:25 AM

Well, I had a chance to maiden the yellow and blue old timer of mine. It was a blast to fly very slow! I would like to thank Jack Higgins for helping me find out what the plane was called. It's an "OLD TIMER" that was published in RCM. Here is the details.

Old Timer

Designer: Al Sievers

Scale:

Wingspan: 84 in.

Length:

Wing Area: 1081 sq. in.

Weight:

Power Required: 0.49 - 0.61 cu. in. (glow)

For anyone that saw it fly, it was nice and slow, flew great and had some good presence in the sky. Great for a go-pro and other media device.

sihinch · March 12, 2013, 05:57:12 PM

Do you love that old timer as much as she does in the photo?

Gregor77 · March 13, 2013, 08:42:03 AM

Quote from: sihinch on March 12, 2013, 05:57:12 PM
Do you love that old timer as much as she does in the photo?

No really that much, but close....

For a joke, I should get Carmen to do the exact same pose... lol!

Bobmic · March 17, 2013, 09:13:56 PM

Sorry for the delay Greg but here's the maiden
! Private video

Michael · March 17, 2013, 10:32:31 PM

Terrific video! Well done!

Bobmic · March 17, 2013, 10:55:38 PM

Thx, Will probably have more videos this summer as I finally decided on a GoPro

Bobby