Ken willard rc Views: 23 Dick Twomey Leprechaun glider, stock size and configuration (103" span). Registered Ken Willard's Hydro Honey; Thread Tools: This thread is privately moderated by jetjocky, who may elect to delete unwanted replies. 10. Yes, all the Drake models can trace their lineage to Ken Willard, a well known model designer from last century. by Ken Willard, Dan Kane from Top Flite 1980 38in span IC R/C Join Facebook to connect with Ken Willard and others you may know. K. NIB Ace Seamaster 40 Model Airplane Kit Designed by Ken Willard: Whitman Flyers: Fuel RC Airplanes (FS/W) 1: Aug 05, 2019 06:27 PM: Sold: NIB Ken Willard Top Dawg By Top Flite Vintage R/C Model Airplane Kit: nero1156: Fuel RC Airplanes (FS/W) 0: Jun 06, 2019 07:30 AM: For Sale: NIB Ken Willard Headmaster Sport 40 By Top Flite Vintage R/C Model Designed by Ken Willard, drawn by Richard Ackermann, approved by Tom Runge. A snap to build and surprisingly rugged compared to most. One of my first really successful RC airplanes was a Top Flite Headmaster that I built from the kit. 010 power. 09 pylon racer. Having built several, and all having them be great flying airplanes, learning that he had published a plan for a . 1 MB: 42 in. "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes - Ken Willard's "Duckling" for G-Mark . School Boy/Girl, Headmaster, etc,and I still have plans for the Top Dawg. kg4min: Fuel RC Airplanes (FS/W) 0: Feb Searching for Ken Willard found 81 plans: Breathless (oz5842) by Ken Willard from Model Airplane News August 1957 38in span IC R/C. I also like the little Ken Willard Drake my dad has, so I grabbed a short kit for a Ken Willard Pageboy from Rubbernecker here on RCGroups. 7" (45cm) Wing Area: ~117 in² (754 cm²) Flying Weight: ~4. Now, we've taken this idea, enlarged, and re-engineered them to make them as item 3 KEN WILLARD 1972 Topps FB #234 FREE SHIP 50% OFF SALE B1008R4S14P15 KEN WILLARD 1972 Topps FB #234 FREE SHIP 50% OFF SALE B1008R4S14P15. Probably a few missing from this list of his older designs. leccyflyer. (I know, it's like kissing your sister. Email or phone: Password: Forgot account? People named Ken Willard. The top 2 on my list are Ken Willard's Sporty Forty (oz1248) or Don Dewey's Wayfarer (oz5908) both look like fairly straightforward builds. Started by sanjayrai55, September 12, 2015, 11:45:37 AM. Quote: "The Seamaster 120 has a pylon mounted engine and a 'T' tail that stay out of spray while accelerating. Get One Up!!! Thread OP. The airfoil looks a LOT like a Ken Willard airfoil. I am going to build a Ken Willard “Roaring 20” from plans. Date Month Model Aviation Dec. Bit of Ken trivia and an illustration to his simple approach to stuff. 049 powered 3-channel models and proved quite popular. Views: 21 Bill Dean Competitor, scaled up to twice size (64" span). The Tern is going to be my first Bill Winter design to build, and I'm sure I'll become a big fan of his as well. It was (over)built for a 25 glow and is a lot closer to scale than Andy's. Date November 2009. 00 Add to basket Goldguy - Thanks for the link to the Ken Willard bio - I see his name on a lot of old plans all the time but didn't know much about him beyond that. a park 250 with a gws slo-fli 6-3 prop, lemon rx. Willard's Poolboy build Waterplanes. He got there by the expedient of building the smallest model he Ken Willard was one of my early RC guiding lights. brings back lots of memories! I think it's great, bringing back all the old designs! I've been a top-fan of Ken Willard for a LoooOOooong time. / 81. I have always liked Ken Willard designs and had a few way back when I was new to RC. Some of his Ken Willard's 1/4 scale SB plans from RCM. I was looking for a quick build, to be able to take part in the spirit of the 2023 PANDAS event at Pontefract next month. Quote: "Small R/C is really big - good power coupled with assured reliability of the small-transistorized receivers make the small one a must for every dedicated radio control man worth his salt. Magazine RCModeler May 1984. (RC) No ratings or reviews yet. Highwing. A classic seaplane designed by Ken Willard, that has stood the test of time and recognized as one of the best water handling and flying seaplanes ever designed. Featured in May 1982 Model Aviation. 8" (60. Top Flite kitted this sport biplane, designed by Ken Willard for . You made that out of trees? Quote: Originally Posted by Mel Duval. Magazine Aeromodeller January Ken Willard's designs saw a lot of action with the ACE R/O pulse I had. Kitted by Top Flight, for 2 channel RC and . He got there by the expedient of building the smallest model he AIR-RC is the largest online database about RC Model Flying and it's growing each day The Mini Drake is based off of the Drake originally designed by Ken Willard. Update 21/11/2020: Added article, thanks to RFJ. Quote: "A practical seaplane for . Back in the day I built a bunch, all flew well, and were dead simple and easy to build. Previous topic - Next topic. Type Model RC Sport Seaplane. 15cc power and various RC installations, single channel up to proportional. More info here Ken Willard had 1,622 rushing attempts over his career. Breathless, by Ken Willard. $15. The Pageboy is almost a direct fit. 5 to 2. Quote: "Steve, The Schoolmaster II by the patron saint of small planes, Ken Willard. 15 by Ken Willard. Ken Willard set out to build a RC plane that utilized it. When did Ken Willard retire? Ken Willard last played in 1974. I couldn't find your P-51 but they are giving you credit for Ken Willard's Top Dawg. Ft. Nice to see another Ken Willard model on the way. 08. Specifications: Wingspan: 23. Model Airplane Plans (RC): DREAMBOAT 50" Floatplane for . Wingspan 59 in. Recommended power is an OS Max 15, shown on the plans, and construction is all-balsa so Radio control plane for 2 channel RC. 1 cm ) PDF Bitmap Wood Plans from Magazines. Without RC it became a ceiling ornament for many years and never flew. The objective was a rugged, reliable R/C model, suitable for sport or contest flying, powered by Half-A glow or diesel motor, and as simple as 1965 Schoolmaster by Ken Willard YOBBO build off Oct 1 to April 1 2016 -short video: JeffMac: Vintage & Old-Timer Designs: 201: Aug 20, 2021 06:33 AM: Build Log: Ken Willard Pageboy for 50+ Buildoff: achiii: Vintage & Old-Timer Designs: 19: Jun 08, 2021 09:59 PM: Build Log: 50+ Build Off Ken Willard's Roaring 20 (+25%) NOW FLOWN, short video Seamaster II. 049 power, 38in span. RC sport seaplane model. The Dancing Girl needs those extra RC things along with giving the vertical fin and rudder a little bump up In Googleing Ken Willard Sunday Fighters I found a reference to a Gleason Enterrises as a possible source for Ken Willard plans, cant find anything on them though? Apr 27, 2015, 08:53 AM #6; RFJ. It claims to be a modified Sea Master (. Seamaster II, by Ken Willard. Facebook gives people the power to Back to home page | See More Details about "1966 Philadelphia - #181 Ken Willard (RC)" Return to top. Electric RC Airplanes (FS/W) 2: Aug 25, 2006 08:05 PM: Sold: FS-or Trade--Aventura II seaplane: raythomas: Electric RC Airplanes (FS/W) 4: Jun 15 NIB Ken Willard Headmaster By Top Flite Vintage R/C Model Airplane Kit: LCS: Fuel RC Airplanes (FS/W) 4: Mar 16, 2013 09:02 PM: For Sale: NIB Ken Willard Headmaster By Top Flite Vintage R/C Model Airplane Kit: LCS: Electric RC Airplanes (FS/W) 4: Mar 14, 2013 11:18 PM: Sold: Top Flite Headmaster Sport 40 NIB $55. 020 Tee Dee for power and escapement for rudder only control. 1oz (116g) Controls: Rudder, Elevator and Ken Willard's designs have always caught my attention. Sixteen years ago in the August 1970 issue, RCM published a construction article on the Islander, a single float seaplane which could be converted to a landplane, It was designed for the Max . 2020 Topps UCL Living Set Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC - Ken Willards Traveler - I think it was back in the early sixties Ken Willard had a small 1/2 A size midwing model that the wing would fold-up small enough to fit in a suitcase for travel on a airline. As usual, there is a story to my choice. [3] [4] He received All-ACC honors in 1963 and NIB Ken Willard Top Dawg By Top Flite Vintage R/C Model Airplane Kit: nero1156: Fuel RC Airplanes (FS/W) 0: Jun 06, 2019 07:30 AM: Sold: NIB Ken Willard Top Dawg By Top Flite Vintage R/C Model Airplane Kit: LCS: Fuel RC Airplanes (FS/W) 1: Apr 30, 2013 09:09 PM: Sold: NIB Ken Willard Top Dawg By Top Flite Vintage R/C Model Airplane Kit: LCS Kim Stricker's Poolboy flight at Fall SMALL 2018 - Mayflower, AR on Thursday, Oct 11, 2018. This is a great little plane that will give you hours of enjoyment on or off the water. MILES HAWCON M6 $ 26. Breezy (oz582) by Ken Willard from Top Flite (ref:RC-11) 1970 48in span IC R/C Kit. 10 engine, which was, and still is, one of my favorite powerplants. MILES ATWOOD SPECIAL Kim Stricker's Poolboy flight at Fall SMALL 2018 - Mayflower, AR on Thursday, Oct 11, 2018. 25 size engine. Assuming 75% efficiency for prop and 75% for motor, 50w input power should be about right. RFJ. They flew great with TERRIBLE radio-gear, and,. by Ken Willard from RC Modeler magazine (01/1970) If you´re considering this plan for a build you can use the zoom to see if the detail level is acceptable and if so you can quote a print and order this plan. it was a featured construction article in the January 1970 issue of RCM magazine . Discussion Seamaster ll by Ken Willard Waterplanes. Update 22/02/2013: Have rescaled this plan up to full-size, wingspan 60in. 10 to a 0. 00 FREE SHIPPING!!! stevster Kittiwake, by Scott Christensen and Ken Willard. Kit Features: Lasercut balsa and ply; Rare earth Magnets; The Mini Drake is the newest kit offering from Park Scale Models. 15 powered models, and in the . 030 RC - are 4 channels too many? Hello everyone I need some advice with my first nitro powered airplane (I just built and flown Eflite 2s-size electrics till now, like 80 g AUW) Magazine Mania 2022 70% Ken Willard CAVU ild: mikemyersgln@c: Vintage & Old-Timer Designs: 10: Mar 27, 2022 09:39 PM: Build Log: Scale Build-off 4 - 1/4 scale- 19. Quote: "Affidavit: This is to certify that on Saturday morning between the hours of 10:30 am and noon, March 24 1962, I witnessed controlled flights of a radio-controlled model airplane designed and flown by Ken Willard; which flights were made beginning with an 11 Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1966 PHILADELPHIA #181 KEN WILLARD RC 49ERS PSA 8 F4053100-556 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! About this Plan. 46 engine. 4. Plan Details. Engine Glow O. Thread OP. I'm up to my neck in a couple other house projects that take priority so this build is going to be a bit slower than I'd like. Single channel was all some of us could afford for many years, and Willard always had a new model Much stronger and less prone to warps in my experience. 19 - . 5cc Control 2 channels. by Ken Willard from Model Airplane News January 1962 36in span IC R/C Cabin Trainer Ken Willard's 1955 Breezy Biplane With the recent passing of my father, I've decided to suspend my other current builds and build an Old-timer in his honor. Here's his latest, a sporty, good-sized ship capable of Pattern maneuvers -and it even has a strap-on landing gear for days when there's no water around! After Cox introduced the TD . earlyrcmodels. By Ken Willard. / 38. #216 Anthony Edwards (RC) 5. S. The late Ken Willard was a prolific designer of many classic aircraft including the various "School" designs that were published in the various model magazines and that Top Flite kitted. Add to cart. Send PM Ken Willard's "Duckling" for G-Mark . 25 size??? Waterplanes Build Log Ken Willard School Boy - Spirit of San Jacinto Vintage & Old-Timer Designs Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Ken Willard 1966 Philadelphia #181 Card 49ers FREE SHIP *AutographDen* at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! #181 Ken Willard (RC) Share. ) It came out nice and light. A 59" wingspan RC amphibian floatplane model for. 5" WS Ken Willard BumbleBee Plan: jsfrench: Scale Kit/Scratch Built: 13: Jun 03, 2019 03:36 PM: Build Log: Ken Willards MAN Aug 1953 "Duranita" for AMPLAN Build Off: PGregory: Vintage Here we go again. (hope I got all that right. 00. SKU: GF89. 3 cm ) PDF Bitmap Wood Plans from Magazines. Unique Static Models ken willard Product categories Scale, Unique and Unusual Control Line Electric Free Flight Glider Old Timer Radio Control Product tags Gene Falada Model Aviation Model Builder Pond and various other plans Sky Viewer Magazine Mania 2022 70% Ken Willard CAVU ild: mikemyersgln@c: Vintage & Old-Timer Designs: 10: Mar 27, 2022 09:39 PM: Build Log: Scale Build-off 4 - 1/4 scale- 19. I can't remember the name of the design and I'd like to get a set of plans for it. Ken Willard Schoolboy for Ponte 2023: leccyflyer: Vintage & Old-Timer Designs: 26: Jul 20, 2023 01:29 PM: Discussion: Foam Ken Willard Schoolboy: Captain Dunsel: NIB Ken Willard Top Dawg By Top Flite Vintage R/C Model Airplane Kit: LCS: Electric RC Airplanes (FS/W) 0: Apr 30, 2013 08:04 PM: Sold: NIB Ken Willard Headmaster By Top Flite Vintage R/C Model Airplane Kit: LCS: Electric RC Airplanes (FS/W) 0: Apr 30, 2013 07:58 PM: Sold: NIB Ken Willard Headmaster By Top Flite Vintage R/C Model Airplane Kit NIB Ken Willard Headmaster By Top Flite Vintage R/C Model Airplane Kit: LCS: Fuel RC Airplanes (FS/W) 4: Mar 16, 2013 09:02 PM: For Sale: NIB Ken Willard Headmaster By Top Flite Vintage R/C Model Airplane Kit: LCS: Electric RC Airplanes (FS/W) 4: Mar 14, 2013 11:18 PM: Wanted: Top Flite HeadMaster Kit: Mike Wipf: Fuel RC Airplanes (FS/W) 2: Apr Ken Willard's Headmaster, in Corro & Foam. Regards, Jim Katz A flight of my Page Boy RC plane to pay tribute to Ken Willard, the man who designed this plane 50 yrs ago and was credited as having the smallest RC plane i Ken Willard?s marvelous “formation?? Plane, 4-channel, for . Jim. in. He later reworked the design to a 48-inch wingspan with an O. 049 powered Drake, the Mini Drake has been redesigned as a laser cut, electric RC kit. Maybe someone else can By KEN WILLARD . Ken Willard's "Duckling" for G-Mark . Fast forward 40+ years and I’m rediscovering RC airplanes and foam board construction. It survived my mishaps for three years, and then I built a Short Kit (Set) includes Plan, Additional Wood Pack & Laser Cut Wood Pack for this 40″ Wingspan RC Model for 1. More to explore : 1966 Philadelphia Ken Willard #181, 1967 Philadelphia Ken Willard #179, 1968 Topps Ken Willard #34, 1974 Topps Ken Willard #19, 1973 Topps Ken Willard #387, this 18 ounce model was built from the Aeromodeller plan published in the January 1965 issue. It'll proceed alongside my main project, which is to successfully fly a KK Outlaw single channel fifty years since my last NIB Ken Willard Top Dawg By Top Flite Vintage R/C Model Airplane Kit: LCS: Fuel RC Airplanes (FS/W) 1: Apr 30, 2013 09:09 PM: Sold: NIB Ken Willard Top Dawg By Top Flite Vintage R/C Model Airplane Kit: LCS: Electric RC Airplanes (FS/W) 0: Apr 30, 2013 08:04 PM: For Sale: NIB Ken Willard Headmaster By Top Flite Vintage R/C Model Airplane Kit Fast, but not too fast. It truly is one of the best handling seaplanes available. Flying Diamond Plan 4764 Type Model FF Sport. / 106. 20-. Wingspan 15in. Is there a build thread on the seamaster II anywhere? I plan to spend some time at a lake this summer and this looks like one that would be easy to build. or. GET PDF. I've always been a big fan of Fred Reese and Ken Willard. Earl: How cool is it that you got to fly one of his unpublished designs? I wish I could have met one of the genius RC designers. S . HEADMASTER 254 Sep-67 BB Willard, Ken HEADMASTER It was designed by Ken Willard (Seamaster) and an article was published in AMA in 1980. Pageboy. Sign Up. The model I've selected is Ken Willard's Breezy. Picture 1 of 1. Facebook gives people the power to Facebook. NIB Ken Willard Headmaster By Top Flite Vintage R/C Model Airplane Kit: LCS: Fuel RC Airplanes (FS/W) 4: Mar 16, 2013 09:02 PM: For Sale: NIB Ken Willard Headmaster By Top Flite Vintage R/C Model Airplane Kit: LCS: Electric RC Airplanes (FS/W) 4: Mar 14, 2013 11:18 PM: Sold: Large Ken Willard Drake plans. Views: 18 Keil Kraft Cadet glider, scaled up to 3x size (90" span). Jul 30, 2024, 01:33 PM #21; BMatthews. I built one on the original Schoolmaster Top Flight kits sometime in the 1970's. Wingspan 60in. Thanks, Buzzard Bait. Plan 913. 03. 5" WS Ken Willard BumbleBee Plan: jsfrench: Scale Kit/Scratch Built: 13: Jun 03, 2019 03:36 PM: Build Log: Ken Willards MAN Aug 1953 "Duranita" for AMPLAN Build Off: PGregory: Vintage Kenneth Henderson Willard (born July 14, 1943) is an American former professional football player who was a running back/fullback in the National Football League (NFL), where he was a four-time Pro Bowler with the San Francisco 49ers in the 1960s. [1] [2] He played for the Tar Heels from 1962 to 1964, where he led the Atlantic Coast Conference in rushing yards in 1963 and was named MVP of the same year's Gator Bowl. Poor Ken Willard. The trim little ship that looks like a racer. Area (Sq. 75 - 1. Later, Mel D. Capable of Pattern Maneuvers. BMatthews. Designed by Ken Willard, drawn by Richard Ackermann, approved by Tom Runge. 05 added zipped PDF of Cover, Table of Contents, and Editorial. 40 Control 4 channels. Flying boat model with Cox . See photos. 40 CID glow engine installed over the Small Model-Meister Ken Willard designed the BT-70 (Basic Trainer?) as an "out-of-the-rut" sportster suitable for low-time modelers to build and fly. Model Airplane Plans (RC): SEAMASTER 40 59" Amphibian . Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. 5 cc power. This one had sheet balsa covered wings with no spars, carved block wingtips, sheet balsa fuselage and was designed when the early RC radios used rubber powered escapements. RFJ: 06-16-2007 11:12 AM: RE: BREEY bipe design by RC trainer. What a difference there is! 24" wing span electric RC model. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1968 Topps - #34 Ken Willard (RC) at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! Legendary Ace Seamaster 40 Model Amphibian Kit designed by Ken Willard I had good intentions but life had other plans for me. 049 Teedee motor in it. 40 two stroke or 60 two stroke. Ken Williard would be proud of you. A Ken Willard kitted by Top Flite - an excellent opportunity to build a sure-fire quality R/C trainer. $3. Old VHS Footage of Ken Willard's tiny Pool Boy 2-channel Biplane View the profiles of people named Ken Willard. Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- You may also like. 15 sport Goodyear type design for single channel through multi proportional THE Top Dawg was designed in response to numerous requests from you Sunday fliers for a good, small sport job that would be suitable for several types of installations for radio gear — Radio control seaplane model for 40 power, by Ken Willard. 27 Added better plan for MIDGET RCM-788 to Jan 1980 in post 218, Thanks to Outerzone (oz11471) UPDATED 2021. The Seamaster II was designed expressly to fill a void in the existing designs for amphibious radio controlled aircraft. I built this little beauty back in 1962. So I am going to leave it alone. Fuel RC Airplanes (FS/W) 0: Jan 21, 2020 06:15 PM: Sold: Ace R/C Seamaster 120 in still manufacturer sealed box: guylem: Fuel RC Airplanes (FS/W) 1: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD - Ken Willard design - Does anyone remember a design by Ken Willard that included four connected jet aircraft? It was powered by one engine and looked like four jets in formation. Today, 03:47 AM #6; Boomerang1. Mar 14, 2005, 09:34 PM #5; Steve Benesh. Fuel RC Airplanes (FS/W) 2: Nov 07, 2022 06:53 AM: Sold: ACE RC Seamaster 40 kit. Feb 06, 2015, 03:04 PM #1; jetjocky. RCM's Chief Sunday Flier presents the Top Dawg, an . AMA class . 1965 Schoolmaster by Ken Willard YOBBO build off Oct 1 to April 1 2016 -short video: JeffMac: Vintage & Old-Timer Designs: 201: Aug 20, 2021 06:33 AM: Build Log: Ken Willard Pageboy for 50+ Buildoff: achiii: Vintage & Old-Timer Designs: 19: Jun 08, 2021 09:59 PM: Build Log: 50+ Build Off Ken Willard's Roaring 20 (+25%) NOW FLOWN, short video 1965 Schoolmaster by Ken Willard YOBBO build off Oct 1 to April 1 2016 -short video: JeffMac: Vintage & Old-Timer Designs: 201: Aug 20, 2021 06:33 AM: Build Log: Ken Willard Pageboy for 50+ Buildoff: achiii: Vintage & Old-Timer Designs: 19: Jun 08, 2021 09:59 PM: Build Log: 50+ Build Off Ken Willard's Roaring 20 (+25%) NOW FLOWN, short video One day I'll do another Schoolboy with modern light-weight RC and Cox 020. The tail feathers were started on this kit then it was put away, otherwise the kit is complete. 00 Used; 2020 Topps Now Turn Back the Clock - #52 Alex Rodriguez. 1 2. The parasol wing and negative thrust line gives stability. The author with the finished model. He called it the Pageboy. College career. He was in the Pioneer RC club, as was I, but never really got to know him as he didn't fly Ken Willard was a prolific designer; all his models seemed to fly very well. And that it was aerobatic on the 010! So it probably needs about 25/30w of what you call mechanical power. com. Ken Willard 1966 Philadelphia #181 Card Ken Willard did a great job designing this long discontinued ACE Kit. 0 out of 5 stars based on 7 product ratings (7) $10. $14. 25 Control 4 channels. That sure looks like a small version of Ken Willard's Sporty Forty. Visit the site and get familiar with the catagories a look over available plans. $1. I arbitrarily picked an 11 inch prop, but I need to run some prop tests to get about 300 watts from a 3s battery. I usually just skim through the RC magazine rack these days, but rarely buy a magazine. Registered User. To give you even more confidence, Ken started with ailerons on his version, but taped them up and reverted to rudder / elevator control - hence Andy went straight for RET control from the off, having all the RCM material on Ken Discussion Ken Willard Seamaster II . Ive always wanted a copy of the plans, even scratch built a pee wee . About this Plan. By KEN WILLARD RCM's Chief Sunday Flier presents the Top Dawg, an . Help! Ken Willard's Hydro Honey. polyspan lig Page 4-Build Log Another of Ken Willards Drake II Balsa Builders The following information on Ken Willard ran in the April 1978 issue of Model Aviation magazine after Ken’s induction into the 1977 Model Aviation Hall of Fame. This is our briefcase model! Park, sport & fun flyer with retro looks. Schoolmaster Plan RC 875 Vector Type Model RC Sport Trainer. 49 Page 2-Build Log 1965 Schoolmaster by Ken Willard YOBBO build off Oct 1 to April 1 2016 -short video Vintage & Old-Timer Designs Jeff, I taught myself to fly RC on a Schoolmaster I built from a kit around 1980. ) Started putting together the kit of balsa bits that I cut the other day for a Ken Willard Schoolboy. I corresponded with him and he was nice enough to suggest that Build Log 50% Bob Starr Bumble Bee Giant Electric Planes Ken Willard?s marvelous “formation?? Plane, 4-channel, for . Log In. A very high lift wing and double stepped hull make it Willard received a football scholarship from the University of North Carolina in 1961 after turning down a $100,000 offer to play baseball for the Boston Red Sox. A very high lift wing and double stepped Seamaster Plan Vector Type Model RC Sport Seaplane. PLANS ONLY - NOT A KIT. These are good fliers. My first RC plane was a Roaring 20 built from a Top Flite kit with a rather recalcitrant PeeWee . I have ordered the plans and will build for electric. Schoolboy all finished and with a wee bit of minimal decoration - it's been an enjoyable wee build. 049 to . The plane has ken willard Product categories Scale, Unique and Unusual Control Line Electric Free Flight Glider Old Timer Radio Control Product tags Gene Falada Model Aviation Model Builder Pond and Quote: "Everybody loves Ken Willard's wet and wonderful RC seaplane designs. 049 and rudder/elevator control. Designer KEN WILLARD. I remember seeing the kits on the hobby shop's wall, but by the time I was able to get an R/C rig (F&M Galloping Ghost), they were long gone (not that the GG-1 would've it in a Schoolboy). Iyer Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC - Ken Willard School Boy - I built a School Boy from plans in Model Airplane News a couple of years ago. Ken Willard was a legendary designer, and I've wanted to build one of his models since a long time. 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. Hope my efforts can do justice by him. Gassser. Stock 40" span. 030 RC - Hello everyone I need some advice with my first nitro powered airplane (I just built and flown Eflite 2s-size electrics till now, like 80 g AUW) For these winter holidays I gave myself the task to One of the great proponents of RC seaplanes in the 1970's and 1980's, Ken Willard drew and published several designs during that time. Modeled after Ken Willard 1950's era . He originally did a cute little 36-inch Free Flight flying boat called the Drake with twin fins powered by a Cox . Not a bad lineage for a next step sport model and a first or second go at kit building. Boxy cabin fuselage with high wing, traditionally built of framed balsa wood and Here is a list of Ken Willard's R/C designs from the 1950's and 1960's. Views: 32 It is the little 1/2A BREEZY design by Ken Willard, and is featured in the AUgust, 1955 issue of Model Airplane News magazine. Flys great. Engine Glow . Quote: "If you have flown any R/C airplane successfully and want to step up to high performance and sleek appearance, the Headmaster Sport 40 is the one you have been looking for. . Designer Ken Willard. 010 Designer Ken Willard. Additional information. ) I'll endeavor to fly my model on the day, especially if there is to be a mass launch for which I Get the best deals on rc float plane when you shop the largest online selection at eBay. Thread Tools: Jul 13, 2023, 06:44 PM #16; leccyflyer. My Micro Drake is approximately one third the size of Ken Willard's original . I usually have a tail heavy Aircraft - Exotic and Special Interest Vintage & Old-Timer Designs Build Log Ken Willard Schoolboy for Ponte 2023; Page 2 of 2: Prev. I can find ways to keep the weight down elsewhere! Don Dewey, Dick Kidd, Ken Willard and Chuck Cunningham all true motivated leaders in our hobby. He was a huge proponent of small model The Challenge of RC Scale (See 1967) Mission to Gibraltar Flight Training Course Volumes 1 & 2 In hand but not yet scanned Foam Wings (See 1971) UPDATED 2019. It featured a highly under cambered wing and was very easy to fly. Images Fast, but not too fast. Tiny single channel rudder-only RC cabin model, with Cox TeeDee . 07. £138 £ 117. The original Sunday Fighters were the brainchild of Ken Willard back in the early 1970's. Wingspan 39in. 049. Headmaster (oz1917) by Ken Willard from RCMplans (ref:254 How did Ken Willard get away with it, I ask! 3/32 inch sheet sides turned out just right, and I doubt I'll notice the slight weight increase very much. Powered with a TD010. I would love to acquire a set of plans for this little cutie, originals There's a picture of a Ken Willard "Breezy" in the old "RC Digest" that's a monoplane. Steve Benesh. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1966 Philadelphia - #181 Ken Willard (RC) at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! Long discontinued Ace Seamaster 120 kit. Actually, the other way around. 13 added the first of Ken Willard's "Sunday Flier" articles to Sep 1964 that would continue for the next two decades. I built it and put a Cox . 010 engine in 1961, Mr. The only real modification I've done to the Schoolmaster and Roaring 20 was to just enlarge the movable rudder and to a lesser degree, the elevator, from each respective surface area. And it is BIG : 85 inch wing, 16-18 lbs all up. 59 1/2" wing span. Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC - 'Showmaster' - 2 channel built-up by Ken Willard - Might anyone have a scan of this construction article or just the model plan would do I reckon, but I would love to read the article too . 00 Add to basket Schoolmaster Plan RC 875 Vector Type Model RC Sport Trainer. He held the world record for the smallest RC aircraft for a while. Join Facebook to connect with Ken Willard and others you may know. Dave Looks like a new laser friendly design with a good amount of inspiration taken from Ken Willard's Roaring 20. Gallery. Papa Lee's Collectible Place (7423) 99. I was just wondering if anyone has built this version from these plans and has any pointers, suggestions, pictures, Discussion K. 40-. kitted by Ace R/C. 5cc engines. May God speed them all. In November 1963, Ken Willard, former Nationals winner and world-renowned Radio Control modeler, wrote his first column for RCM (Radio Control Modeler magazine) and has appeared Ken Willard lived at that time in the San Francisco South Bay area - Sunnyvale I think. Tony Aug 04, 2010, 09:59 AM #13; BillM. Engine Glow Cox . 020 version with a cox/sanwa micro radio In the article Ken Willard says it was grossly overpowered with the 020, till the 5-1/4x3 prop was mounted backwards. I was wondering if anyone remembers this one? I spent many hours flying it The flying weight with battery, came in at 3 pounds 4 ounces, which is close to Ken Willard's. 40 sized trainer got me interested. Designed to run on anything from a 0. I had rudder and a through-the-backplate "throttle" for the Cox QRC 049. Aug 04, 2010, 07:41 AM #12; t-turley. In the past, there have been several designs in the . I started flying RC in '77. The Sporty Forty looks like a hotter design but my 70+ year-old eyes may prefer the Wayfarer. The overall area of the stab did not change, but just changed the hinge line in other words. The Sporty Forty The Showmaster is a 1/2A sport r/c aircraft designed by Ken Willard, renowned small r/c aircraft designer and advocate. Related products. 020 to . Flying Diamond ( 15 in. How many Super Bowls has Ken Willard won? Ken Willard has never won a Super Bowl. 010 power and 2 channel RC. 7 cm: Radio-Control: Airplane: Trainer: Glow-Powered: RCModeler: Ken Willard: 01/1970: Vintage Magazines Hlsat makes this great website with contributions from around the world. His Drake II seaplane was featured in the September 1980 issue of Model Aviation, and I was inspired to build one immediately. RC Sport Trainer model. 29 Added Ken Willard's Sunday Flyer "basic RC Design parameters" to Jan 1980. Powered by an old loop scavenged OS35 it flew on a three Ken Willard was one of my early RC guiding lights. Quote: I would post it for you but do not have good scanning/upload capability. Very short of cash I could only fly it free There's at least one Ken Willard plan here, as well as several others of similar vintage: My first RC model that I built from plans was a Ken Willard design, the Li'l Swell (in 1968 or so). NIB: Mikezohsix: Fuel RC Airplanes (FS/W) 4: Nov 03, 2022 02:53 PM: Ken Willard Breathless, Black Widow . 049 glow engines, back in the late 60s when small-model radio control equipment meant escapements and bulky heavy receivers. 8% positive; Seller's other items Seller's other After building the Ken Willard designed "Headmaster" 48 inch wingspan, Radio Controlled airplane from scratch, we flew it a couple of times using a used Fox Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1966 PHILADELPHIA #181 KEN WILLARD RC 49ERS PSA 8 F4053100-556 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! item 1 KEN WILLARD 1971 Topps FB #129 FREE SHIP 50% OFF SALE B1005R4S14P18 KEN WILLARD 1971 Topps FB #129 FREE SHIP 50% OFF SALE B1005R4S14P18. 1978. Boomerang1. Ken Willard RC gas model, for . Engine/Power (Size/Type) Gas. Magazine Aeromodeller January Ken Willard RC gas model, for . 030 RC - are 4 channels too many? fabersum: 1/2A Planes: 53: Feb 16, 2018 06:16 PM: Build Log: 50+ Build Off Ken Willard's Roaring 20 (+25%) NOW FLOWN, short video added: JeffMac: Vintage & Old-Timer Designs: 119: Oct 07, 2016 09:15 AM: Ken Willard's Sea Bee: Waldo Pepper: Vintage & Old-Timer Designs: 6: Mar The Schoolgirl was a Top Flite balsa wood kit designed by Ken Willard in the 1960’s. Engine Diesel . AntiArf Seaplanes - Modified Sea Master - Internet Plans - I am considering building this airplane from plans I found on the internet. The original Showmaster was a showcase for the RC equipment which can be seen inside the model through a series of openings cut out in the 1/16 inch balsa sides. The little ship gaining altitude and heading for the open spaces. His were small, . OK guys, from the July 1978 RC Sportsman: The "Minniemoustang" by Ken Willard: Sport R/C airplanes for 1/2A engines have always been reasonably popular, but their Short Kit (Set) includes Plan, Additional Wood Pack & Laser Cut Wood Pack for this 40″ Wingspan RC Model for 1. Not all of the parts are drawn on the plans because this plan originally was part of a kit. But there is ample information for the scratch builder to put this model airplane together and go flying. Early RC Models www. 79 Used; You may also like. Designer Colin Usher - Ken Willard. Quote: "By KEN WILLARD. 00 Outerzone has a lot of scale and sport RC models and freeflight plans uploaded to the site by modelers from all over the world. Seamaster Details: Type: Ken Willard designed the 'Seamaster' amphibian for 'flying boat' fans, spanning 60 inches and sized for a . 020 by Ken Willard. I am going to try to get something completed this time. No ratings or reviews yet. Find your friends on Facebook. Kennedy Willard. Wing area 386sq. ) 11. Have one to sell? Sell now. I converted it to electric. I have a couple of friends that fly them with glow. Quote: "For small flying sites, this Half-A powered RC is simple, strong, and highly maneuverable. Radio control gas model, for . TF made a lot of his designs. Designed by Ken Willard. 40-. Ken Willard's 1955 Breezy Biplane: slow_flier: Vintage & Old-Timer Designs: 84: Jun 20, 2022 09:05 PM: Build Log: Magazine Mania 2022 70% Ken Willard CAVU ild: mikemyersgln@c: Vintage & Old-Timer Designs: 10: Mar 27, 2022 09:39 PM: Build Log: Scale Build-off 4 - 1/4 scale- 19. Yes they stole the name and designed a totally different airplane. 40 to . Then a About this Plan. 40 size) designed by Ken Willard. 35, for some reason this model reminds me of our very own dear Mr. Most of the planes small enough to fly with Model Airplane - Breathless RC Model Replica of Ken Willard's 1956 Breathless Radio Control Model. Forums; Magazine; Blogs; Classifieds; Places; More; Search; Sign Up | Log In 1965 Schoolmaster by Ken Willard YOBBO build off Oct 1 to April 1 2016 -short video: JeffMac: Vintage & Old-Timer Designs: 201: Aug 20, 2021 06:33 AM: Build Log: Ken Willard Pageboy for 50+ Buildoff: achiii: Vintage & Old-Timer Designs: 19: Jun 08, 2021 09:59 PM: Build Log: 50+ Build Off Ken Willard's Roaring 20 (+25%) NOW FLOWN, short video a 1962 design by the Sunday Flyer Ken Willard, this model is a roaring 20 enlarged 25% to 25". $5. jetjocky. Tom Sep 13, 2016, 05:30 PM #5; AntiArf. Wingspan 48in. t-turley. 5" WS Ken Willard BumbleBee Plan: jsfrench: Scale Kit/Scratch Built UPDATED 2018. Here are some photos of the build. if RC Modeler magazine: Ken Willard: 01/1970: Showmaster ID:96525 | 1. 35 shipping. best regards, jeff Sold Vintage NIB Top Flite Top Dawg by Ken Willard Fuel RC Airplanes (FS/W) As a follow up to building the mini mambo I finished a while ago, I wanted to build something else small, vintage, and rudder-only to keep messing with the two controllaire TXs I converted to 2. 5cm) Length: 17. 020. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands Model Airplane Plans (RC): HYDROHONEY 28" Floatplane for . Headmaster Sport 40. RC sport model, for 1. Ken Willard's "Cannonshot" I remember seeing this design in the back of RC modelers plan services back in the early 90's. Maneuverable, but not tricky. $250 plus shipping. As Build Log Ken Willard Schoolboy, in foam R/C Blogs. 00 New; $2. UPDATED 2019. 10-. Wing Span 52. 15 sport Goodyear type design for single channel through multi proportional. And it is superb for a beginner. Quote: "Experts Forum No9: Ace American R/C Artist Ken Willard offers: The Gasser - top single channel design of the year model. Features . To some people, weight is a sin, but to me, it is sometimes a necessity, and can add some robustness in areas where it is needed, like skin gages. Source Model Aviation magazine AMA. 5-2. GYRO SHTICK 1310 Apr-02 BB Wrisley, Randy HAWKER HURRICANE 141 Feb-65 BB Dwight, Ken HAWKER TEMPEST 351 Jun-68 BB McTaggart, Don W. Based on hearsay, innuendo and guessing, I picked the leading edge of the top wing for the starting CG point. BillM. How many rushing yards did Ken Willard have? Ken Willard had 6,105 rushing yards over his career. 46 by Ken Willard . In the late '80s, due to work requirements and working on a second degree, I had to take a break from RC. Ken Willard, age 64, is nationally known for his Radio Control designs through the years along with his “Sunday Flying” column in Radio Control Modeler magazine. Quote: "Everybody loves Ken Willard's wet and For Sale Ace Seamaster 40 Kit Fuel RC Airplanes (FS/W) Unobtanium!The Ace Seamaster as designed by Ken Willard was said by many as one of the best flying seaplane kits ever produced. This shows its Discussion BC#150 - Ken Willard Schoolboy R/C Blogs GYM DANDY 163 Dec-66 BB Willard, Ken GYRO FALCON (GOLDBERG FALCON 56 GYRO CONVERSION) 1001 Sep-87 BB Lehn, William L. 15 for power and added 3-channel RC. It is all sheet balsa, covered with polyspan light and nelson c As an aside, I learned yesterday that Ken Willard designs are the theme for the now world-famous PANDAS 11th Annual Single-Channel and Retro R/C Fly-In, July 15-16, 2023, held at Pontefract, West Yorkshire, in the U. 60 size jobs. Nov 15, 2015, 11:26 AM #9; dmrcflyr2. Bless they be remembered. Ken Willard were mentioned in his article that he could give the model to any novice and they could immediately fly it Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC - Ken Willard School Boy - I built a School Boy from plans in Model Airplane News a couple of years ago. 95 New; $1. Here is a link to a biography of Ken Willard, written by the Schoolgirl ( 32 in. jzp nwpw vtifg dekol pyoxg tdqinlkz esw ehkxbfg fjak iasfn