What is this going to be? (ans: Blew Angel 38)

Well, I'll take a swag. I assume it's RC. My guess is "littlest stick"

Cribbs74 wrote:Well, I'll take a swag. I assume it's RC. My guess is "littlest stick"

It is RC, 4 channel and the wheels in the photograph are 3" diameter.

0ne metre wingspan. The Littlest Stick I think is only 20" wingspan. I have the plans for that. Tis on my list of planes to make.

OVERLORD wrote:Can only be British: WOT 4

Not British - It is an American design. Originally Minnesota.

This is a derivative. Same outline, slightly different build.

A Hog ???? Astro Hog ? (but Sig isn't in Minesota, Iowa I think...)

navion34 wrote:A Hog ???? Astro Hog ? (but Sig isn't in Minesota, Iowa I think...)

No not a Hog. But I looked the Hog up and it is a beauty. The kit is available in the UK. A bit pricey £107.50 but .......

SIG Astro Hog
from Sig
Classic Sport Aircraft Construction Kit

Wing span (71'') 1803mm - Total Wing Area - 53.17sq.dm. (824 sq. in) - Weight (7-7.5 Ibs) 3.18- 3.4kilos - Radio required 4 channel - Engine required 40 - 60 two or 60 - 80 four stroke


This is the legendary model that got R/C aerobatics off the ground in 1957. As the first successful low-wing R/C model, it swept the top four places at the ‘58 Nationals and pioneered the unlimited aerobatic capability we take for granted today. Obviously the ASTRO-HOG is no longer competitive with today’s high-tech pattern ships, but it does offer the modern sport flier amazing aerobatic performances in a super stable, easy-to-fly model. The ASTRO-HOG will perform any manoeuvre in the book, yet it flies slow enough to let you enjoy it! So gentle, some people have used it as a primary trainer.  

The SIG Astro Hog DIY kit features:

Balsa & Plywood Construction for strength & light weight

Precision Die-Cut and Sawn Parts to speed assembly

Semi-Symmetrical NACA-2415 Airfoil for aerobatics & gentle stall characteristics

Responsive Strip Ailerons

Full-Size Plans

Photo-Illustrated Instruction Book

Bolt-On Wing Mounting

Moulded ABS Plastic Headrest

Sig Easy Hinges

Engine Mounts

Standard Trike Landing Gear

Pushrods

Complete Hardware Pack

The wing is 39" long and 12" wide.

This is the fuselage carcass.

Fuselage well on the way!

Is it a boat, a plane or a double decker bus?

A flying boat was my impression before I read the most recent posts above. I sure can't put a name to it though. I can say with confidence, if it comes from you, it's bound to be interesting.

Rusty

Looks like one of those CARTOON PLANES, But I cant remember the name!

RK Flyer

One of the Lazy Bees?

I am surprised Kim hasn't nailed it yet. He likes the zany type designs.

Ron

HK's "BUG"?

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__29649__Little_Bug_Laser_Cut_Balsa_Kit_1000mm_Kit_.html

Been contemplating one myself.

Phil

I think you nailed it Phil.. What do you win?

Not quite - John Swetland's Blew Angel 38 in kit form - the Duluth Minnesota answer to the Lazy Bee!

It comes between the Lazy Bee and the Little Bug.

Close but no cigars!

So where did you order this kit from?

No cigars for "fit90" and "Phil"?

pkrankow wrote:So where did you order this kit from?

Through Fleabay from a fellow engine collector I know very well. He doesn't like Hobby King and got rid of this when he saw they were peddling the Little Bug. He doesn't want to be seen promoting Hobby King products - he is in the trade.

I don't know how long he has had it but he is far worse than me for hoarding stuff!

I have to say - I am not impressed with Hobby King in the UK. I don't usually pass on negative vibes but they are driving me to it.

roddie wrote:No cigars for "fit90" and "Phil"?

Afraid not! There were (are) some strange rules on cigars in the USA concerning their origin. I sometimes get the Duty Free at Heathrow airport when I am on my travels.

As a matter of fact, I will be staying a the Chicago Hilton next week. (Business not pleasure but that doesn't stop me enjoying myself!)

Nearly ready for covering.

What engine?
Phil

ian1954 wrote:

roddie wrote:No cigars for "fit90" and "Phil"?

Afraid not! There were (are) some strange rules on cigars in the USA concerning their origin. I sometimes get the Duty Free at Heathrow airport when I am on my travels.

As a matter of fact, I will be staying a the Chicago Hilton next week. (Business not pleasure but that doesn't stop me enjoying myself!)

That's OK on the cigar. I tried one in middle school, turned green for a week and couldn't stop coughing. Haven't touched tobacco since.

Phil