Category Archives: My Planes

L’il B – Hobbyzone Mini Super Cub and my First Love (R.I.P.)

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Mark

Li’l B was my very first R/C plane, a bone stock Hobbyzone Mini Super Cub, bought from my cousin at the neighborhood HobbyTown USA. Nothing will ever capture the magic of the very first time I tossed a plane up … Continue reading →

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Gertrude – my 2 meter Parkzone Radian glider

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Mark

This is Gertrude, my Parkzone Radian glider, purchased at HobbyTown USA. Gertrude was my second plane and remains one of my favorites with no major repairs or replacements needed in over a year of flying. (Until recently.) I often fly Gertrude … Continue reading →

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22-inch “David” Flying Wing

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Mark

This is my 22″ ‘David’ flying wing. It is, perhaps, the ugliest flying wing in the Great Plains region of the U.S.  (It looks much better in the dark.) Based on the plans for the “David” flying wing from RC … Continue reading →

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Monkee Shines – modified Thunder Tiger ‘Rare Bear’ F8F Bearcat (Retired)

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Mark

Monkee Shines is a 1/12th scale Grumman F8F Bearcat, specifically, the Thunder Tiger ‘Rare Bear’ ARF. I had a number of problems with the kit, the first of which was that Tower Hobbies sent me an email brochure advertising the … Continue reading →

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