This plane was not crashed but I did a complete makeover on it.
I got it in a trade. It had all of the Servos but no engine. It had been covered in Silk and was spray painted Nave and Orange over previously Painted Red. It was heavy and ugly.
I removed the Silk which really lightened the plane quite a bit.
I strengthened some areas and re-glued many joints.
After much sanding I applied Gray Monokote and NAVY jet style decals and markings.
I put an OS .61FX on it.
Im very pleased with the results!!
Ive got it ready for flight- just waiting for a warm spring day to arrive.
I know how great Contenders fly-my Dad built one in 1973 and I used to go watch him fly it when I was little.
That Old Contender With it’s original Silk and paint now hangs in my shop.
I have included a picture of it with mine. I made my Contender a tribute to my father and his plane.