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Model Airplane News, Feb 2003

We at Model Airplane News really appreciate the tremendous response to "The Great RC Redesign Contest" This contest was very difficult for us to judge because of the hundreds of entries that we received; so many of them could have been winners! The time spent designing engineering and Implementing the changes to the models shows that modelers certainly enjoy customizing their aircraft. We were mightily Impressed with the Ingenuity and creativity of many of the entries-from applying bright, beautiful color schemes to changing high-wing trainers Into low-wing twin-- engine Sunday flyers.

Our thanks to all of you for participating, and check out the Click Trip for many more great designs. Keep up the good work, y'all!

Grand prize!

EARL RITTER, HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO Kyosho Bf109E

We all had our favorites, but after some discussion, we agreed that Earl deserves the $500 grand prize. He started with Kyosho's Messerschmitt Bf1O9E (a great model as Is) and stripped the covering, installed retracts, recovered the model, painted it, added panel lines and rivet details plus a host of other refinements. We think you'll agree that Earl did an outstanding job. Congratulations, Earl!

2nd Place

WILLIAM ROBISON JR., MARY ESTHER, FL Hobbico Hobbistar 60 While William was out flying one day, he lost his Hobbistar 60 behind some trees, and after retrieving the pieces, he decided to create this sharp-looking twin. He reshaped the high-wing trainer's fuselage, added nacelles to the wing and moved the main gear from the fuselage to the wing, William also made the wings to plug in. For his creativity, William nets the second prize of $250. Way to go, William!

3rd Place

CHIP BULLEN, PALM BAY, FL Dymond Modelsports Blitz flying wing

For his efforts and ingenuity, Chip garners the third spot and $100 for his reworked Blitz flying wing. He used the T.L.A.R. (that looks about right!) method to design the booms, vertical fins and stabilizer. The booms are removable, as is the stabilizer, for ease of transportation. Great job, Chip!

4th Place

JEFF WEISS, SACRAMENTO, CA Global Fokker D-VII There seems to be no limit to a modeler's creative energy, and Jeff's sharp-looking Fokker D-VII is a prime example. He really liked the model but wanted a more scale look, so he moved the ailerons from the bottom wing to the top wing reduced the span of the horizontal stabilizer and added the counterbalances to the elevators. He shortened the nose of the fuselage by 3 inches and made new landing gear. Jeff then added a scale lozenge color scheme to the German fighter. Very nice, Jeff!

EVERETT RUBENDUNST, FOSTER, RI Multiplex Cargo plane

Here's a great example of what you can do with a ittle thought, some filler and a foam airplane. Everett felt that the cargo plane had the looks of a PB4Y-2 Privateer Navy Patrol Bomber and went to work. He turned the fuselage upside-down and extensively reworked it along with the wing and tail surfaces to change their shape. He added foam blocks then shaped, filled and sanded them. He added gun turrets and other scale details; he also strengthened the wing with a plywood brace. We think Everett's work to create the Privateer deserves to be runner-up. Way cool, Everett!

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