Hot Dawg by Ken Willard

[Suncoaster]

Has anyone got a copy of the plan for the Ken Willard designed Hot Dawg that I could borrow/copy as I cannot find my copy of this plan. I built one in the 70's and I would like to build an electric version of it.

Thanks Dave

[Sky Sharkster]

Hello Dave, Welcome to Wattflyer!
I couldn't find a listing of the Hot Dawg with a Google search. Is this a variation of the Top Dawg?
If so, there's a listing for a 39" glow (.049-.15) version and an electric modification (same size) from the Academy of Model Aeronautics plans service;
http://www.modelaircraft.org/plans.aspx Scroll to "T", price $14.00 US.
Sterling made a kit from 1967 thru the '70's, they show up on eBay occasionally, but the last one I saw went for over $100.00 US.
Also, FLY RC magazine had free pull-out plans for an electric ("E-Dawg") version in the April 2004 issue, there's a laser-cut balsa kit available here;
http://www.hobbyhangar.com/test/lsrpack.htm
That's all the "Dawgs" I could find, Good Luck!
Ron

[rcers]

YOu also might want to consider the Top Dawg......a recent electric remake of featured as a FREE plan in Fly RC a while back...

Does nicely!
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...hreadid=199948
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=184810

Mike

[Suncoaster]

Hi Ron and Mike



These are the specs of the model. I found it on the RCM plans service, do you know if they are still a reliable source of plans. I have attached a picture I found of the model.



32" span, 204 sq. in., .049-.051, 2 ch., built-up sheet balsa, plywood, and Ace R/C foam wing, one sheet 22-1/2" x 31-1/2",


Issue: RCM 6-74,

[rcers]

That is a new one to me!

I have heard that they do get plans out - eventually. So I think for a few bucks you could try them. It will likely be the only source. I know of several that ordered from them and got them, but that was 3-4 months after RCM folded.

Let us know!

Mike

[Sky Sharkster]

Hello Suncoaster, Well, you found the "Hot Dawg"! I didn't think to look at RCM, and it didn't come up on Google.
I haven't ordered from RCM since they stopped publishing the magazine, but have seen threads on other Forums regarding the plan service, seems to be a problem getting through and some never got their order.
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=508220
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_43...tm.htm#4421497
So I guess the best thing to do is eMail or call and make sure they're still doing business.
Wish I could be more definite!
Ron

[Al_M]

I got plans from them a while back. It seems they are still in business but not in the r/c magazine business. Like with many plans suppliers, don't expect the plans to arrive real soon. Be prepaired to wait.

[Army Dad]

Dave,

Ive got Ken Willards Top Dawg plan in PDF form I dont remember where I got it, I've been collecting plans during my recovery and there are so many that I have lost track as to where they came from. Back to the plan it's a tiled plan with a construction article looks like everything you would need. let me know if you want it.

Dad

[Army Dad]

Dave,

I just sent the plan, let me know if it came through ok I've never sent a PDF by E-Mail before. Dad

[Suncoaster]

Hi Dad

It came through fine, thanks very much. I have already printed it and am in the process of sticking it all together.

Dave

[Army Dad]

Dave,

Glad it cane through, good luck with the build keep me posted.

Rick

[ragbag]

Originally Posted by rcers

YOu also might want to consider the Top Dawg......a recent electric remake of featured as a FREE plan in Fly RC a while back...

Does nicely!
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...hreadid=199948
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=184810

Mike

I happen to have two E-Dawgs short kits that I could be talked out of.
A couple of years ago I built a prototype E-Dawg kit for the VRCS meet in Brooksville, Fl.

It was built for another fellow. It flew well for several monthe and then the electronics went south and it was beyond rekitting.
Built a fuel one also, going to convert it, rather than build another one.


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[Suncoaster]

Originally Posted by ragbag

I happen to have two E-Dawgs short kits that I could be talked out of.
A couple of years ago I built a prototype E-Dawg kit for the VRCS meet in Brooksville, Fl.

It was built for another fellow. It flew well for several monthe and then the electronics went south and it was beyond rekitting.
Built a fuel one also, going to convert it, rather than build another one.


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PM sent

Dave

[ragbag]

Originally Posted by Suncoaster

PM sent

Dave

Sorry to say they are gone, sold them for what I paid.
They ae available as laser kits at this site:

http://www.hobbyhangar.com/test/lsrpack.htm

Rich Uravich did the original Willard copy in electric. Here is the one I built for a friend.




The kits are $59 as I read a few minutes ago.



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[mred]

RCM is still selling plans and I have never had problems getting any. I just ordered some last month and have them now. They are a little slow, but I have never lost out on getting anything I ordered from them. They have a bunch of Ken Willard's plans listed.
Ed

[david212]

Hey, that picture you posted of the two hot dawgs, the black one in the back was the one my dad built and the one in front was ken willards. My dads had a control problem one flight which did not end well for the plane, it crashed. But I remeber that because my dad did a lot of building for ken and also a lot of photogrphy work for his articles in RCM.,

Originally Posted by Suncoaster

Hi Ron and Mike



These are the specs of the model. I found it on the RCM plans service, do you know if they are still a reliable source of plans. I have attached a picture I found of the model.



32" span, 204 sq. in., .049-.051, 2 ch., built-up sheet balsa, plywood, and Ace R/C foam wing, one sheet 22-1/2" x 31-1/2",


Issue: RCM 6-74,

[mackey]

Originally Posted by Army Dad

Dave,

Glad it cane through, good luck with the build keep me posted.

Rick

Army Dad,

If you still have a copy, I would really appreciate getting a copy.

Bill