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Old 05-02-2011, 09:33 AM
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bkg1956
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Default Scream Machine Scratch Build

Thought I'd post some pics of my Scream Machine scratch build. My first ever scratch build. Done kits, ARF's (i know, they don't count!), but never a real scratch build.

The interesting thing is that there are no drawn plans. You build a Scream Machine from a flat surface, preferably glass, tape down the bottom of the fuse, draw a center line, and lay out from firewall to tail. Sides go on next, then top. Wing is build on simple measurements to a total wingspan of 44". I do have the advantage of having Roger Purcell's templates in my possession, so cutting out parts wasn't difficult, but it was time-consuming. Ribs would be most difficult, but Roger had some ribs he'd had cut some years ago!

Don't have photos of the complete build. Hindsight is 20/20. Next one will be thoroughly documented. However, by the limited photos I have you can see the characteristics of the design.

Hope you enjoy seeing these.

Hope also my choice of color doesn't blind you. Sunglasses optional!!
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