GaryW Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Hi Fellow Rc Fliers....... I'm gonna set you all a Classic Photo Challenge to post/share what ever classic Planes or Helis you currently have, fly or any you are working on which I will go first and start with mine......... It's a Waterhouse & Eley Superfly (Electric) which I must say is my favourite plane of all the planes I have either had or flow in my flying life 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave windymiller Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Curare and Magic! 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Flair D VII, at its maiden flight July 2015, and still a regular hack. Falling apart now. No more repairing. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul De Tourtoulon Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Do you mean Oldest planes still flying ?, if so a couple here, Marutaka Spitfire Enya .90 4C, around 1993, Rafale ducted fan kit that I put a Wren 54 kit turbine in it in 2009. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extra slim Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 I can see the whiffs of castor in the sky from your Rafale 🤣😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Cooper Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 I designed this little beauty, Screamer, in 1980. Fast and very manoeuvrable, it was (and is) loved by pilots who enjoy high performance flying. The one pictured here was built in 1997 for my boy, then aged 11, to stop him constantly nicking my one.. Lol. It is still going strong. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul De Tourtoulon Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 2 hours ago, extra slim said: I can see the whiffs of castor in the sky from your Rafale 🤣😉 Nope, that's the smell of my Enya powered Spitfire, the Rafale runs on Aeroshell turbine oil, when you see the size of the fuel injectors on a turbine you would understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookman Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Mk 1 Alpina, a true classic. This was taken just after sunrise at Whitesheet this summer. Dating from the late seventies/early eighties this one benefits from an updated radio install with servos in the wings for ailerons and spoilers. Surprisingly agile for a 4 meter machine. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Todd Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Not a Flair D7 but my own design from 1986 and still going strong, ok its a bit oily and covering a bit saggy but flies a treat Lindsay 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 Rebuild of the Sterling Cessna 180 which started my RC career in the mid 70s. When I say rebuild, I started with its original metal cowl piece and a downloaded plan from Openzone… 3 channel proportional switchable to simulated single channel replaced the original MacGregor Codamac single channel system. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff2wings Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 (edited) On 14/07/2023 at 17:11, Don Fry said: Flair D VII, at its maiden flight July 2015, and still a regular hack. Falling apart now. No more repairing. HA! amateur LOL🙂 this one was built by a club mate back in the early '90's and was the 'gifted' to me 🤨 ten years later................... almost finished !! Edited July 15, 2023 by jeff2wings 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 9 hours ago, Martin Harris - Moderator said: Rebuild of the Sterling Cessna 180 which started my RC career in the mid 70s. When I say rebuild, I started with its original metal cowl piece and a downloaded plan from Openzone… 3 channel proportional switchable to simulated single channel replaced the original MacGregor Codamac single channel system. Tiggers broom springs to mind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 Only if Trigger’s broom re-used the original nail to hold the head on. I did contemplate using the original Enya .09 which lurks in a drawer of old engines but decided on a more modern Leo .15 - although the MacGregor Codamac transmitter and receiver hiding in the attic were more easily dismissed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davis Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 What is a Classic Model Aeroplane and why is a photo of one a challenge? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryW Posted July 16, 2023 Author Share Posted July 16, 2023 22 minutes ago, David Davis said: What is a Classic Model Aeroplane and why is a photo of one a challenge? Hi David, your telemaster is a classic ,, as for the challenge its to see all the different classic models people have & the different types of classic models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 24 minutes ago, David Davis said: What is a Classic Model Aeroplane and why is a photo of one a challenge? In my case a "classic" is one that has lasted longer than one flying season and to me taking a good photo is more than a challenge ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Ace Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 On 15/07/2023 at 00:14, Lindsay Todd said: Not a Flair D7 but my own design from 1986 and still going strong, ok its a bit oily and covering a bit saggy but flies a treat Lindsay Love it Lindsay; any details, size, engine etc ?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davis Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 39 minutes ago, GaryWebb said: Hi David, your telemaster is a classic ,, as for the challenge its to see all the different classic models people have & the different types of classic models Oh I see. Well here are a few of mine. The Big Guff because it's the first model aircraft I'm aware of which was specifically built for radio control. The Junior 60 because I learned to fly on one. The Telemaster because I passed my A Certificate on one, actually the Telemaster 66 not the Senior Telemaster in the picture. The BE2e for its presence in the air and its overhead exhaust and the Acowot because it's a classic. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatMc Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 (edited) IMO the word "classic" has become overworked & often inaccurate to the point of being virtually meaningless. Same applies to "awesome", "iconic" & a number of other superlatives. Edited July 16, 2023 by PatMc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryW Posted July 16, 2023 Author Share Posted July 16, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, PatMc said: IMO the word "classic" has become overworked to the point of being almost meaningless. Same applies to "awesome", "iconic" & a number of other superlatives. IMO. & to be totally honest comments like yours are not only meaningless,, but rather pointless too.. Using the word " Classic " in my thread title was done in the same way as if i used the words vintage or old Edited July 16, 2023 by GaryWebb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatMc Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 We'll have to agree to differ then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Todd Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 D7 is about 56" span, and has had a few motors in over the years but started life with an OS60FS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryW Posted July 16, 2023 Author Share Posted July 16, 2023 8 minutes ago, Lindsay Todd said: D7 is about 56" span, and has had a few motors in over the years but started life with an OS60FS Any photos to share Lindsay?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Ace Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 On 16/07/2023 at 21:00, Lindsay Todd said: D7 is about 56" span, and has had a few motors in over the years but started life with an OS60FS Thanks, looks lovely still Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron evans Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 This is a shot of the Hobbit autogiro, flown by the late Tim Angel at our club field a few years ago. Tim designed and produced kits for this model back in the dark ages. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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