Small scale-semiscale stinson reliant

Flying-Gators · #1 06-03-2002, 04:21 PM

does anyone know of a manuf of a scale/semiscale rc stinson reliant (any version) with a span of 40" - 70"...i know of topflites 100" and dumas' 30" which could be converted to rc, but im looking for something inbetween...im looking for a kit....trying to avoid scratch building...any help is greatly appreciated

Gary Gullikson · #2 07-08-2002, 11:24 AM

You will have to build from plans unless you are lucky enough to locate an old Berkeley 42" w/s kit. I have been hounding kit designers to bring out an electric kit for years. The sexy wing is probably considered to difficult for average builder. Cleveland
has plans in various scales, Aerodyne Online has reproduction of plans from the Berkeley kit ( maybe missing some former patterns). If you are experienced, this is the only way to build a Reliant.

Flying-Gators · #3 07-08-2002, 11:42 AM

thanks...i dont really have time for scratch building right now...id love to find a 42" w/s kit...that would be great...do you have any suggestions on where i should start looking...any idea what $$$ i should expect...

Gary Gullikson · #4 07-08-2002, 02:32 PM

Watch Ebay ads until a Berkeley Stinson Reliant shows up, go to Home page and enter "Berkeley Stinson Reliant" also try "Stinson Reliant" also try different spellings of Berkeley ie Berkley, Berkly, etc. I have seen these kits on Ebay but they are 50 years old and now very scarce. It is not likely that you will find one but if you do it will go for about $100. One of the regular Ebay sellers Curtis Mattikow, "Easy Tiger", sells a lot of vintage kits, you can watch his offerings. Also, his ads usually reference a vintage model collectors club/newsletter that you might contact to find the kit. It would still probably be easier and cheaper to build from available plans. The Cleveland plans are probably the best bet.

skyhawk7994 · #5 09-12-2005, 01:35 AM

Just in case you may be interested, I have a 80" Cleveland Stinson Reliant in kit form. It has never been started, still as it was when it was produced in the forties. John

EFLAPPER · #6 06-01-2006, 05:33 PM

I have a 57inch Sterling Stinson Reliant NIB in pristine condition. I do not intend to keep this kit as I had two and completed the build on one. I would sell this kit if someone is interested. Having a backup kit seemed like a good idea but to date it has not been needed and I have had it for some time now. They go for about $200.00 on ebay.