[LASS Soaring] Re: [RCSE] The Amazing Flying machines of Carl Rankin

Edwin Wilson ewilson1 at bellsouth.net
Wed Dec 5 20:59:11 MST 2007


The radio looks like the
 Sanwa Vision.
If I'm right whats the prize?
Ed

Ben Wilson wrote:

> Further:
>
> Carl's website: http://www.flyingpuppets.org/
>
> It mentions he was mentioned in MA, Oct 2007 for his "Mama Bear"...
>
> Ben Wilson wrote:
>
>> Dudes --
>>
>> A short little film ("podcast") about some trash-based RC models:
>>
>> http://tv.boingboing.net/2007/12/05/flying-puppets-wonde.html
>>
>> "[The host] introduces us to the amazing flying machines of Carl 
>> Rankin -- they're made from unusual materials, like drinking straws, 
>> tape, thread, even restaurant take-out boxes. The "Jules Verne" looks 
>> more like a clipper ship than a radio-controlled model plane."
>>
>> Bonus points to the guy who figures what kind of radio he's flying - 
>> I can't tell.
>>
>> Ben Wilson
>> Louisville Area Soaring Society
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