Sterling Ringmaster
I had a Ringmaster Jr. with and Enya 15 when I was  a kid.  While I was learning to fly RC I thought it would be fun to build a 35-sized Ringmaster.  Trying to re-live my youth, I guess...
 

 

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Year Built:

2002

Weight:

TBD

CG:

On main spar

Engine:

OS 40 LA

Prop:

Top Flite 10x6

Muffler:

Stock OS

Fuel:

Powermaster 15/20

Radio:

NA

Servos:

NA

Battery

NA

Color Scheme:

Royal Blue Monokote

Initial Impressions:

*This is an original Ringmaster kit I bought on eBay.
*The die-cutting was terrible - the ribs especially required a lot of sanding to get them squared up.
*Covering the profile fuse was a fun challenge and got me warmed up to do the Fun Tiger.  When I was a kid we always just spray-painted the fuses on our profile models, so having it Monokoted looks pretty neat to me.
*I ended up with about 2 oz. of lead under the tail, I think because the 40 plus muffler is heavier than the intended 35.

Flying Impressions:

*I've had this plane ready to go for a year and haven't even fired the engine.  One of these Sundays I will take it down to the park and try it out...



 

*I think the blue Monokote/blue motor combo looks cool.  I was going to put some stars or invasion stripes one the plane, but I liked it so much I decided to leave it alone.  Yes, that is Cartman in the cockpit.