Looking for Plans

Marleysky Wed Sep 29, 2021 4:22 pm

This plane is listed as a "Reno Racer" I can't find anything on Outerzone. I'm sure somebody posted plans of it, or one very similar with the offset engine mount.
What do you think it is Called ? DO you have plans?

Levent Suberk Thu Sep 30, 2021 11:05 am

It looks like a Goodyear racer. Couldn't find same plane plan, but there is a similar one:

https://www.modelaviation.com/margaretjune

It can be drawn to suitable size plan.

uliner Fri Nov 19, 2021 2:06 pm

Think this is a Polen Special. They were kitted by a guy named Dave Shipton outside the Chicago area.

The full scale one was a real speed demon.

duaneh Fri Nov 19, 2021 4:38 pm

Uliner has it right. This Polen Special was designed and kitted by Dave Shipton of Delavan, IL. Dave was best known as the designer of the SIG Deweybird, but kitted other of his designs himself, including this 1/2A Polen Special, and a .35 size version of the Deweybird.

Marleysky, yes I do have the plans.

My much-abused example.

NEW222 Fri Nov 19, 2021 5:37 pm

Wow. Both planes look very nice. I like the whole 'hidden engine' concept. Do you have the plans in digital format, or just a paper copy? I looked earlier and all I had found was reference to a built up wing version, but a bit bigger, and a small free flight version.

Marleysky Fri Nov 19, 2021 6:15 pm

duaneh wrote:Uliner has it right. This Polen Special was designed and kitted by Dave Shipton of Delavan, IL. Dave was best known as the designer of the SIG Deweybird, but kitted other of his designs himself, including this 1/2A Polen Special, and a .35 size version of the Deweybird.

Marleysky, yes I do have the plans.

My much-abused example.

Cool!! Do you want to sell, share, copy or reprint? I'd be interested. I probably could do a "TLAR" off the picture you attached, but prefer to use actual dimensions!!! Please let me know.

Levent Suberk Fri Nov 19, 2021 8:15 pm

Here is a rubber scale model plan of Polen Special at the bottom of the page:

http://flying-models.com/centerfold/fm_centerfold_sep2010.php

Can be resize.

duaneh Sat Nov 20, 2021 1:30 am

Marleysky, (or anyone who would like a copy) just PM me an Email address for a pdf copy. Give me a few days to get it scanned. Dave would be delighted to know his model was still being built and flown.

944_Jim Sat Nov 20, 2021 6:46 am

Duane,
You must have access to a large format scanner. Or will you scan sections and stitch together the pieces?

Marleysky Sat Nov 20, 2021 4:40 pm

Levent Suberk wrote:Here is a rubber scale model plan of Polen Special at the bottom of the page:

http://flying-models.com/centerfold/fm_centerfold_sep2010.php

Can be resize.

THANKS Levent! that looks like a fun one to use with the Rubber power props I got from Matt

duaneh Wed Nov 24, 2021 12:55 pm

Plans have been sent to all who requested them.
Of course, they are all now obligated to post pictures of their completed models! Very Happy

If anyone else would like a copy, let me know.

NEW222 Wed Nov 24, 2021 2:22 pm

Thank you!

Marleysky Wed Nov 24, 2021 4:35 pm

Thank you very much! !
I have a start:

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plans and tracings.

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