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Something that you wanted, you got, and that you still have?

Is there a story behind it?

Just used mine; which gave me this idea.

It's a Rexel Gemini office stapler. It was a sixth birthday present. I saw a stapler at school and wanted one. I liked the way it worked and I could understand it even at age 5. What does that say about ultra light flyers (or is it just me)?

My wife....36yrs.

monte

Quoted from texasbuzzard My wife....36yrs.

Perfect answer!

Does that mean you never valued any thing before you met her?

That would be odd for a keen flyer I think.

I have a old style wooden block plane that my grand father had. He had been a cabinet maker and during WWI worked on aircraft with wooden structure in the RAF. He passed away in 1964. I was a junior in high school. I have no idea how old the plane is but it maybe close to a hundred years old.

Well I built this when I was 12..( Its a 40 inch  FF Debutante...by Vic Smeed..power is a 1/2cc Dart... That was 44 years ago...this is new one with a mills 75 for power...its going to be  flown with nano RC......and Ive got the old motor running again....

9300 RPM on a 7 x 3 prop

cheers Arthur

Ohh the new model Ive changed to a real aeroplane....cos its a tail dragger NOW...IT will fly better...LOL

I've still got an old Steam engine my dad bought me when I was 6.

The only thing I could think of was this thin sterling silver necklace, just a few years ago I traded a friend a silver dime I found with my metal detector for an indian arrowhead and attach it to the necklace.

I had one of the cox free flight choppers with the 049 engine as a kid I have no idea where that thing ended up lol

Quoted from Arthur Withy Ohh the new model Ive changed to a real aeroplane....cos its a tail dragger NOW...IT will fly better...LOL

We aero modellers love vic smeed. Debutante was I think his first and last nose wheel models. I built the Austrish for R/c.It flew and flew. The engine was a TT GP 07.I still have the oil soaked fuselage somewhere,I will surely take a picture if I find it.

I had a DC dart too.Very nice handling engine.I still have a blue head spitfire which I run now and then.Nothing like the sweet smell of these free flight diesel motors. I have plans for the majorette but then I may build an Airy fairy instead.

The names only are just wonderful. Ethereal lady,flip flop,merbaby,tubletott to name a few.

By the way your construction is super neat.

KK

Thankyou KK

Hey guys
I am 77 and I have never gotten rid of any of my model engines. I started flying at about 5 with my older brother. Have Brown Jr. Olson K&B, Spacebug Jr.(Cox), Baby bee. Late 40's Fox, Arden, By the way, they invented the glow plug, ball bearing crank and 360 exhaust port. I have the 19 and I has the power of my 4 bolt head Fox 35. Have Ross, and many other brands, like OK Cub. Also manufactured the Manx 250 twin inline 4 stroke 2.5 cu/in back in the late 70's and early 80's. You can Google Manx 250 engine. https://www.flickr.com/photos/15794235@N06/2237190016
Arthur, you are an amazing model builder. You showed me many of them. All of them impeccable!!!
Bob

Just resurrected this old beast...wingspan 11 feet or 3350mm..Flys great at 3.. 1/4 pounds

Quoted from Arthur Withy Just resurrected this old beast...wingspan 11 feet or 3350mm..Flys great at 3.. 1/4 pounds

Beautiful

Quoted from Bob Hoskins Hey guys
I am 77 and I have never gotten rid of any of my model engines. I started flying at about 5 with my older brother. Have Brown Jr. Olson K&B, Spacebug Jr.(Cox), Baby bee. Late 40's Fox, Arden, By the way, they invented the glow plug, ball bearing crank and 360 exhaust port. I have the 19 and I has the power of my 4 bolt head Fox 35. Have Ross, and many other brands, like OK Cub. Also manufactured the Manx 250 twin inline 4 stroke 2.5 cu/in back in the late 70's and early 80's. You can Google Manx 250 engine. https://www.flickr.com/photos/15794235@N06/2237190016
Arthur, you are an amazing model builder. You showed me many of them. All of them impeccable!!!
Bob

That is an outstanding looking looking engine Bob. I'm amazed by your knowledge and skill. I've always had a hunch that you were smarter than the average bear and this engine proves it.

Hey Dick
Thanks for the compliments. I had a great dad that taught me the machinist trade. Had me running a lathe and miller at about 10. Went on to A&P school in Teterboro NJ back in 62. Then came a life of learning. Still learning every day. Still working on planes and have a small business machine shop. I have been on this wonderful board for many years. Have learned from here too. But most of all, all the great people I have met and some became good friends that I still converse with on a regular basis. Thank you all for who you are and what you do.
Bob

A photo album with pictures I took and developed in 1978 Nothing older exists but memories.

Quoted from Bob Hoskins Hey Dick
Thanks for the compliments. I had a great dad that taught me the machinist trade. Had me running a lathe and miller at about 10. Went on to A&P school in Teterboro NJ back in 62. Then came a life of learning. Still learning every day. Still working on planes and have a small business machine shop. I have been on this wonderful board for many years. Have learned from here too. But most of all, all the great people I have met and some became good friends that I still converse with on a regular basis. Thank you all for who you are and what you do.
Bob

Now I know who you are Bob! LOL
With this board,  I'm glad and proud of you my friend.
The truth, I learned a lot because of fine people in this board. Off course, not to mention for many years Alan is behind the 'Bridge'.
BTW, lot of memories and priceless stuff in this thread. Thanks for sharing.

Phil

Quoted from Arthur Withy Just resurrected this old beast...wingspan 11 feet or 3350mm..Flys great at 3.. 1/4 pounds

Hey Arthur!
Nice one! An old model plan retrieved so I got this..Lol.
It may looked the same model size if flown lower than yours.LOL.
Have fun enjoy for more priceless memories.
Regards,
Phil

a little slope soaring on the weekend...cheers Arthur

My first proper fishing rod in split cane, bought for me on my 7th birthday, it's coming up to 65 years old

The latest debutante...completed. It seemed like a lot more work than the first one...it flys well with RC assist

Looks good Arthur . Hope the fire have missed where you live.

I live on the coast..very near the beach, Im safe here.... However my partner Sue....her best life long friend lost her house of 30 years at Lobethal  ...in the Adelaide hills....simply tragedy

Sorry to hear of your friends loss. Keep safe.