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- Series of photos and videos showing the building process of the 20" rubber-powered free-flight Ryan M-1, by Tom Hallman. Sadly, the model went OOS on her third time out.
Inspired by this Walt Mooney plan: hallmanstudio.c...
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*** 10 steps to trimming a rubber model, by John Koptonak: www.flyingacesc...
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Here's a source for rubber: www.faimodelsu...
Generic rubber turns calculator based on older batches of Tan II rubber. Current rubber should only use this as a partial guide: hallmanstudio.c...
Article on the use of dethermalizers: www.hallmanstud...
Badge Classic DT & spring: starlink-flitet...
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It was claimed rightfully by the winds and will fly away forever as a dream of skill and fine craftmanship only to leave its memory behind. well done sir.
Don't be sad.
To possibly lose a ship is part of this beautiful hobby and essential for its inherent magic.
Who knows in which adventure the air carried the brave cardboard pilot! Did he survive the turbulent flying weather? Where did he land? Will he ever be found or will he remain lost forever? Who knows!
For my part, I am very, very grateful for your inspiring films - they literally give wings to my imagination.
For me as a vintage plane pilot, your little works of art are as magical as the books of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.
You make the world a little more beautiful for many people - thank you!
Thx for your very kind words. Very much appreciated.
Clearly she had her taste of freedom and decided to GO for it . *The CALL of the WILD* blue ❤!
Utterly inspiring - thanks !
Thx for all of the comments. I built the model for the FAC's celebration of the 100th anniversary of US Air Mail service. The Ryan was to the trim field three times, so I was pleased when she finally came into good trim. But the thermals were strong on the last day, and even though the DT popped after 90 seconds, she kept going. I followed her for over four minutes with the camera, before quickly running for my binoculars. Unfortunately, in the ten seconds that it took to run back to my van and grab the glasses, I could not relocate her...blame it on the reflective silver covering. I looked around the field for over 90 minutes with no luck. Eventually, thunder and lightning from the west chased me off the field. A sad, wonderful, disappointing, beautiful and memorable day. We can always rebuild, right? But yes, I didn't enjoy seeing a fine pair of Hungerfords and an older, working DT button fly away.
How utterly beautiful. The tale of the model from planning & wood selection to it's final flight. I actually welled up reading the flyaway text 😢
I sincerely hope that someone's given her a good home - FF/Rubber have been known to drift for fifteen miles + and if there was thunder and lightning around, you can bet your last dollar that the updrafts would've been monster size. I'm in the UK, but would love to fly FF over in the States in the good weather...
maxfliart , I noticed in an earlier video of the Ryan that when the DT popped she didn't lose aerodynamic stability and stop flying, instead she sat level and came down in a very orderly - rather attractive - manner. Whilst that would be a positive thing under normal circumstances, (preventing any damage on landing), that aerodynamic stability may have effectively kept her flying in an updraft. From what I've seen of the Pacific C1, it behaves in a similar fashion when the DT pops. (Just an observation which may be inaccurate!) Losing the Ryan reminds me of a 1,000 year old Thomas Aquinas quote: If the highest aim of a captain were to preserve his ship, he would keep it in port forever.
@@crashrr2993 Indeed, the models were built to fly. If I can cheat the thermals of their grasp 95% of the time, I'm happy with that. Only two of my birds have flown away with the DT popped. Sadly, the 36" Gadfly had flown with me for 18 years, so that was indeed a tough one to watch go away. Didn't actually speck out in Muncie, just finally fell out a mile away, over a forest. Gone. Maybe I should increase the angle of the stab when fully DT'd. I always felt that something, anything in the stab angle would do the job...but obviously, it's not a theory that's 100%.
maxfliart Beautiful! My dad built balsas as a kid. Built a couple for me when I was in grade school, and then I took to building a few for myself before I hit my teens.
He retired around 20 or so years ago from his job as a Port Warden (they don’t make those anymore) for the L.A. Harbor, and started building again during that time until he suffered from Alzheimer’s about 12 years ago, he then passed away on what will be 5 years ago, the day after this Christmas.
My wife and I had the honor and pleasure (you had to know the guy) of being caregiver for him the previous 5 before his passing.
I am left with two unbuilt kits of his and am now starting to build again after all these years (I had hoped to do that with him while he lived with us in those 5 years, but caregiving did not allow the time & “luxury”).
Of course, happening upon this video, I wanted to share all this (and yep, you have me crying) and I also want to say thank you for sharing this. I am also pretty sure my dad enjoyed watching that particularly extraordinary flight! God bless!
@@mikelemosakaspacetrog Thx for sharing ur heartfelt memories. Clearly it shows the love u have for ur father. Good luck as u work thru the process of the build.
Those wheels are beautiful!!!!
Beautifully built!, sorry you lost her!.
She's still flying... somewhere out there. If she shows up in Japan I'll send her home.
Fantastic work, thank you for sharing.
haha...thx. I always wondered how far an OOS ship could fly.
I'm always amazed at the beauty of your builds. They're like jewels to be treasured.
WOW and Bravo to the man who made her and to the "bird" as well. Magnificent experiences. TY! ~Doc
Your build presentations and the builds themselves can only be described as true works of art.
Beautiful, but so sad.
What a nice little aircraft. A good story, with at sad ending.
A peaceful ending for a beautifully crafted machine. .
FOOS'ed? A bittersweet moment. Shame that it's lost, but look how good it flew. Always put your name and contact info on the model. This only applies to maxfliart and other expert modelers. In my case, the only model of mine that ever FOOS'ed did so in a Tornado. I was so proud as I ran for the shelter.
You don’t have to look far for those who “appreciate”, dare I say are awestruck by, your work. Anyone who watched this video, and all your other videos falls into that category. While a “flyaway” is a major “badge of accomplishment”, it is a bitter pill to swallow!. Rest assured though that all your efforts have enriched the rest of us! Thank you!
Thx!
I was welling up when I read the sentence about the fly-away. I'm totally in awe of the planning and build, the way that life was given to elements that came from the earth to begin with..
The artistry of the build is truly inspirational. The step by step construction and assembly video is impressive. I especially liked the meticulous attention to scale detail. The majesty of the model aircraft in flight was a thing of beauty. The thought that this amazing scale aircraft flew away is heartbreaking. Your plane rose up and "danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings" as so beautifully described by John Gillespie Magee, Jr.
Sorry for the lost. Excellent craftsmanship.
If you love something, set it free. If it doesn't come back, you built it too damned well.
In all sincerity, condolences on your loss. Another lovely build, Tom.
Thx. This one hurt, as I followed her for nearly four minutes with the camera, then ran to get the binoculars and she was gone. Couldn't find her. Either she soared even higher in those ten seconds, or fell out and hid from me on the massive field. Looked for 90 minutes, then got chased off the field by competing thunder storms with massive lightning strikes from the east & west. Never been that anxious to get off the middle of a flat, wide field...
@@maxfliart She lives on in digital video--a bittersweet substitute, no doubt, but we are grateful for the sharing.
Soon as a saw the amount of windings, I figured he’s trying to thermal the beauty to the moon. Great video
Man, I come here to end my hectic work day, to relax a bit gefore shifting focus to other things. I LOVE coming to Wawayanda !
Good to find this. It wasn't on the back catalogue. I have been catching up on my day off! There's something poetic about a plane disappearing into the sky.. Its just such a pity it has to be such a fab one as this. Those wheels are great.. I saw an article back in 1970s in Aeromodeler Magazine about making spoked wheels from cotton, on a card bobbin, stiffened with cellulose dope. They used bits of biro refill as tyres.. Great to see this Ryan in detail! 👍
Reallly nice work. Such a shame to lose such a fine model. At least you have the video.
your videos have inspired me. I built my first balsa and tissue model today, a f4u corsair and am working on a p40. My dad built models like this as a child and your videos have brought us closer now that we are building together. thank you.
Beautiful build and flight, you’re a master indeed.
Absolutely Beautiful.
Even at close up the wheels are looking real. Great build
Such a beautiful plane and OOS! Makes me want to cry...
I kinda wanted to cry when you stated it flew OOS...after only 3 test flights. Not even damaged & repaired--just gone!
A truly stunning model, such a shame that you lost it but it shows how well you built it that it can fly away on a thermal!
I swear everytime I watch these videos I learn new techniques and notice something new. Maxfliart is truly a master craftsman and artist. I always wondered how you can get these rubber free flyers to circle and climb but now I know. I appreciate the experience and knowledge from your videos thank you!
Thanks once again for the inspiration. I have just finished my first stick and tissue model in 30 years.
Sorry about the fly away. It’s so frustrating. This video leaves a great legacy though.
Great video as always!
Thx, and congrats...welcome back. Yes, legacy...good way to look at it. I always figured, at least I have the videos, or studio shots of the models, looking their very best. What happens after that, happens, but it's all good...and, it's in the hands of the Thermal Gods. Or, as I like to think of it...my late dad and another friend who had recently passed, both in their 90s, decided to have a closer look at this bird!! Perhaps they need more balsa and F/F action up there! :-) So in a way, a flyaway is somewhat of a comfort. But getting stuck 60' up in a tree...that's an entirely different matter...
Your bird is gone, but the world has the video. Very very nice. Thank you.
Thx...much appreciated.
My sentiments, exactly.
Udana konstrukcja i budowa modelu, gratuluję i pozdrawiam from Poland :)
Thank you for the kind words. TH
Loved watching this build- would like to know more about the inkjet printing of tissue. What’s the process?
Just wow...beautiful and yes..hope a child finds it to start them on the road to modeling. Well done sir!!
Una verdadera obra de arte, tanto en la construcción como en el vuelo la prueba es que se perdió en el cielo. y la composición musical a la altura del mismo arte .bravoooo..
very nice plane, congratulations
Flyaways are part of the challenge of FF modeling. Many more works of art will be lost to the sky gods.
The build was so beautiful. It is sad to see her on a last flight in dedication to the 100th year of US Airmail service. It was so beautiful watching the flight with the melancholy music background. She flew away as if in the open hands of a heavenly angel.
So well said... Maxfliart's models are works of Art
....such a nice rubber plane! RIP little bird......🙏
It is a honor to have the great god NAB find your model pleasing.
Amazing build and simply beautiful..!
I'm sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful airplane and you have the video and photos to remember.
Lovely.......just lovely............
Beautiful, as always. I like to think she's still flying.
What a lovely hobby. Thanks for your videos.
O man. A small Dt is a must. Fuses or a timer. Fuse is the lightest. Beautiful flight.
Beautiful work.... Bravo!
Nice little airplane ! Flies like a dream ...
On teh subject of OOS - lately I am really digging the tiny BMK band burner DT timers - one of those plus a 40mAh battery is less than 3 grams and no burning fuse hazard. Not expensive either.
Another amazing model! Can you please do a full length how to on your covering techniques? Or reply with some links on how this is done? I can build em, but I can't cover them anything like this!
Very beautiful very detailed! Thank you.
I just commented on the trim flight video.
I mentioned the Vic Harden plan in that comment.
Looks like you reference it here.
Please tell me, why blow up the peanut plan, instead of just using the Harden plan.
Not only does the airplane fly beautifully, it is lovely to look at.
Bare bones or fully clothed.
Wonderful.
Thank you for sharing your great build and video. I'm heartbroken for you. 😢😢😢
Another beauty, and I'm particularly partial to Ryan Airlines, especially the M-1 as it was the foundation upon which design engineer Donald Hall modified to produce the Spirit of St. Louis (SOSL). Wonderful plane, and a real workhorse.
What a bummer to lose a piece of art. Gives me an idea to add a mailing label on the bottom of fuselage or wing when I build mine.
Wonderful
The beauty of your art and videos often move me to tears - thus one cracks me up TOTALLY ! (p.s. I am a female modeller)
Thx. But that's ok...part of me was crying' too. Glad u enjoy them.
Amazing construction. Incredible fly. Congratulations.
Seeing your models fly in the skies of the beautiful landscape of Wawayanda is like balm for the soul! It looks so peaceful :-) Hope this litte airplane found a new owner who will take care of it. Thank you for all your great videos! Greetings from Germany.
Next time I fly to the east coast to see my family, I’ll get a window seat and watch for your plane!
Ryan is the company that manufactured the Spirit of St Louis,their planes like to fly,and far away. Don't feel sad it did what it was supposed to do.
That one had to hurt, even as you watched your exquisite craftsmanship soar to amazing heights despite the DT (which I assume was set?). A beautiful model which flew so well. I'm glad you have this video to remind you of your splendid accomplishment (and no doubt many 'still pictures'). Thanks for sharing it with us. BTW, thanks to your link, I have my 2019 Flying Aces calendar, which I'll be using in about 6 weeks. Cheers.
Thx, Bill. Yes, the DT appeared to have popped...but she kept swinging / stalling skyward. I'd seen that before, so I knew she was in serious heat. DTs sometimes are merely a suggestion... Thx for picking up the calendar. Hope u enjoy it.
Magnificent
Really sad to see her flyaway but what an incredible sight 🙏
There is something very satisfying, but very sad when you get a flyaway
Especially when a pair of Hungerfords are aboard. Beautifully done Tom, if a bit too well!
Exact! Perfectly said .
Åååå
Beautiful model. Hope you get it back.
Belo e Triste ao mesmo tempo. De qualquer modo, Parabéns! Esta semana eu quase perdi um Hangar Rat que construí. Apesar de não conseguir voar tão alto quanto o seu lindo avião, termalizou, e estava indo embora pra longe, em leve curva à esquerda. Foi salvo pelo "tab" na ponta da asa esquerda, que, após a hélice parar de girar, fez com que girasse à direita, vindo mais ou menos em minha direção. Ele milagrosamente destermalizou, pousando cerca de 4 metros de onde eu estava. Ufa!
Just beautiful...
Amazing model and video. Thanks for sharing it with us all. Lyndon Poultney. U.K.
She flew perfect
A true work of art, and a sad loss to be sure.
Thank you. A beautiful bird, and a brilliant flight. Sorry for your loss. How did you achieve the jeweled effect?
Beautifully done.
new to the hobby and still learning, when you state 32" loop, does that mean it is then doubled to create 4 strands?
Welcome to the hobby. The motor for this model is a single loop, two strands.
Simply Amazing!
Such a beautiful model, best 6 minutes of my day 👍❤
I just do not know what adjectives I use anymore to describe your new videos.
I have already spent all adjectives at the previous ones.
:-) A M A Z I N G
Love free flight....your a true artist...
I love free flight.
fantasic!
Au Colorado ? il y a des gens qui maitrisent la construction de modeles réduits , avec les risques du vol libre ; franchement , bravo !
Thoroughly enjoyable!..................That's was until I heard you say, "Let's hope this isn't the final flight." and watched the rest :-(
Has anyone ever used an FPV with a net to snag a plane caught in thermal?
Oh man, she was a beauty!
Just Beautiful all that need to be said
What a heart break...
If you don't fly, you can't fly away...
It's the chance we take every time we let go one of our creations.
Elegiac and lyrical stuff, Tom. A flight to another world: the music, the plane, the sunlight, the countryside. Kind of thing I'd like playing in a loop at my funeral. Except that makes it sound mawkish, which it isn't. I'm planning to build Rupert Moore's DH Tiger Moth someday soon. That's a big model. Don't know whether to go down the laser cutting route (I'd have to use a company to do that for me - I don't have the equipment myself), or whether to attempt it in the full, old-fashioned way, cutting every piece by hand or using templates. If you have a moment, let me know what you think. Thanks for your videos. Tom from France (subscribed, of course).
This was a beautiful flying machine. You are an excellent model builder. Do you see a Version 2.0?
Thx. Perhaps there will be a re-boot of the model...we'll see. Was a bit more complex than I had imagined,
due to the odd wing saddle, fuselage, and cockpit configuration. A lot of trial and error to get the cockpit area resolved.
But yes, in the sky, she was well worth the effort. I still can't believe I lost track of her....
Thank you, it was beautiful
I am building a Gillow's Spirit of St Louis. Wondering if I should add some dihedral to the wings? Rubber powered.
Watch "the Mysterious Airman" silent 1928 film serial and you will see very good shots of this design.
Bravo de France
I have to add that this video is getting more difficult to watch with each viewing, Thomas. What with the FAC nationals cancelled and all. Your videos are, and will remain an inspiration to us.
I cried...
... Hermoso video de este vistoso modelo añejo y solo los que aman las alas; experimentaran sentimientos al verlo volar.
So much better to watch your creation fly away than to see it sitting on the floor beside a desk with a fallen book on it.......not from experience, but I know someone.........
Indeed...nothing worse than what the gang calls "hangar rash". Many sad stories out there, from frisky and curious cats & dogs, to falling tool boxes.
You set her free.😊
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Very, very good job 👍😉!
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i heard of this happening to FF model outside of Wichita KS. modeler stated it got caught in the 'heat dome' of the city and was wafted away. i said stupidly 'why didn't you put a servo on it'. man he did not appreciate that at all.
Are you planning on making a video on printing on tissue? Mine always rips during printing process. Great video as always. Thanks.
Nice
No better reason to build another. Beautiful work.
I just got a 30” DeSoutter MK1, but it will be electric.
Two question for Max. Have you ever thought about putting a name and phone number tag in your models just in case someone that finds them might return them? Also, are you doping the tissue that you apply? What with? Nitrate, low shrink? Thanks.
Thx for the feedback. Yes, I put my name & cell on every model. This area is heavily rural, with miles of crops, so it's likely that it landed in corn or soy. I spray my models with a dusting of Krylon clear or matte. It's very light, and contains a plasticizer that prevents the tissue from shrinking further. So warps are unlikely. Magic in a can!
That’s the saddest video I’ve ever seen. Beautiful creation, nicely done.