for Leonard Neumann

Leonard,
While I only post or answer stunt related items here, I came across some pictures of an absolutely staggering custom made guitar. As woodworkers ourselves, I am sure the forum would like to see this. I thought I would ask your permission first. The item is not in any way for sale.

Will that do a pattern? If this were to catch on with everybody posting their favorite toys, stunt could be squeezed right off the page. I for one have no interest in guitars.

>Leonard,
>While I only post or answer stunt related items here, I came
>across some pictures of an absolutely staggering custom made
>guitar. As woodworkers ourselves, I am sure the forum would
>like to see this. I thought I would ask your permission
>first. The item is not in any way for sale.

I'd love to see it!

GBY!

Milt,

If you email me the picture, I can put it up on a web page, then you can ask anyone who wants to see it to email you for the URL. I would sure love to see it, but I agree it's better not to clutter up the forum...

Tim

Why don't you take a photo of your latest stunt ship...right next to the guitar.

>Why don't you take a photo of your latest stunt ship...right
>next to the guitar.
>
>regards,
>Rick "catdaddy" Blankenship

Rick,

I think you should change your handle to Rick "Moses" Blankenship!

Personally, I'd love to see the guitar with or without your stunt ship in the pic. I am, indeed, a lover of fine craftsmanship and if examples of such can't be included in a forum dedicated to those who craft other functional pieces of art (our stunt ships), I don't know where they should go.

I bet the internet can stand the kilobytes or bits or whatever the heck it uses (can't sand,sculpt or paint kilobytes so they don't have any business here anyhow)!

Which brings up the thought of a good leg to support the concept. Stunt as Art. I think you can make a good case for the proposition. What do you think?

There have already been guitar pics here, baby pictures, car pictures, etc. This Spring, you're likely to see some fish pictures! Steve

>>Why don't you take a photo of your latest stunt ship...right
>>next to the guitar.
>>
>>regards,
>>Rick "catdaddy" Blankenship
>
>Rick,
>
>I think you should change your handle to Rick "Moses"
>Blankenship!
>
>
>
>Personally, I'd love to see the guitar with or without your
>stunt ship in the pic. I am, indeed, a lover of fine
>craftsmanship and if examples of such can't be included in a
>forum dedicated to those who craft other functional pieces
>of art (our stunt ships), I don't know where they should go.
>
>I bet the internet can stand the kilobytes or bits or
>whatever the heck it uses (can't sand,sculpt or paint
>kilobytes so they don't have any business here anyhow)!
>
>Which brings up the thought of a good leg to support the
>concept. Stunt as Art. I think you can make a good case
>for the proposition. What do you think?
>
>Ted

Thanks Ted. I am sure you will be amazed if Leonard approves it. I derive information and inspiration for my stunt ships from a number of sources. I sent pictures of Windy Urtnowski's Seafire to a craftsperson that was featured on the TV show "Modern Masters." He was extremely impressed with Windy's work. I am a big fan of Norm Abrams. I actually use some of his techniques and tips in my model airplane shop. I also highly recommend stunt flyers to check out Tom Morris's operation.

Ted,

I agree. Besides, as nearly as I can figure out, a very large percentage of sutnt flyers also play guitar.

There was a nice bit in the recent Stunt News (page 78)
about Richard Schneider, an early builder of I-Beamers.
Apparently, he made his name building wonderful classical guitars.
See http://www.jthbass.com and
http://www.cybozone.com/fg/schneider.html

I have been kind of waiting to see replys. I don't really want to make this a "catch all everything" kind of forum, but as has been pointed out, yes, there have been pictures of a guitar already (along with a lot of other things not truly airplane related).

Now of course you could always post it and say, "Look at the finish on this baby. Does anybody know how one could do something like that on an airplane? I appreciate your asking, but go ahead, post it.

>Leonard,
>While I only post or answer stunt related items here, I came
>across some pictures of an absolutely staggering custom made
>guitar. As woodworkers ourselves, I am sure the forum would
>like to see this. I thought I would ask your permission
>first. The item is not in any way for sale.

I have been playing for 20 years. I love nice guitars.

Which brings up the thought of a good leg to support the concept. Stunt as Art. I think you can make a good case for the proposition. What do you think?

Ted

Ted,

I think it's a bad idea.

In my experience, whether buying art, viewing art or just discussing it, the problem is that "artists" get involved. They are some of the most insufferable people on the planet.

I have long maintained that your average home would have a lot more pieces of art on display if we didn't so frequently have to deal with the artist who made them.

LAST EDITED ON Jan-29-04 AT 04:52 PM (CDT)
 
>Ted,
>
>I think it's a bad idea.
>
>In my experience, whether buying art, viewing art or just
>discussing it, the problem is that "artists" get involved.
>They are some of the most insufferable people on the planet.
>
>I have long maintained that your average home would have a
>lot more pieces of art on display if we didn't so frequently
>have to deal with the artist who made them.
>
>Dan

Oh boy, Dirt. Them's fightin' words to a man whose little girl is a pretty well known area artist. In fact .... here's her web ... nah, that's going a bit far.

Actually, Dirty, you kind of made my case. Us stunters are pretty insufferable individuals. Just ask any of the "non-white pants crowd" about us prima donnas. Shoot, I'm convinced more than ever now. Al could call his chubby stunters "Monets" and I'll call my spindly lawn darts "Giacomettis (Sp?)".

Help! somebody stop me before I cut off my ear!!!!

Ted

pssst. Hey Mister. Want some purty pitchurs?

www.californiapastels.com

Sorry, daddy couldn't help himself.

Guitars are nice- especially old Martins, but now if you are really after something special= an old pre-war Gibson flathead five-string banjo!! Wasn't it Jim Walker who said every new-born child should be issued a banjo?

>Leonard,
>While I only post or answer stunt related items here, I came
>across some pictures of an absolutely staggering custom made
>guitar. As woodworkers ourselves, I am sure the forum would
>like to see this. I thought I would ask your permission
>first. The item is not in any way for sale.

I have posted the pictures under the thread, "Exquisite Workmanship" if anyone wants to view them.