First of the Yellow F18 Gear Details
05-26-2013, 08:33 AM
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RE: First of the Yellow F18 Gear Details
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Yes Close....Don had done 4 China Lake schemes for me and several for himself. I guess these old eyes just like the hi vis
Yes Close....Don had done 4 China Lake schemes for me and several for himself. I guess these old eyes just like the hi vis
05-26-2013, 12:02 PM
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RE: First of the Yellow F18 Gear Details
Don had built many many jets for me. Unfortunately his eyes are failing him now and he has stopped building. It is a sad day for me as he was one of the last great builders around. I hope some new young blood will take up the builder bug and teach real building to their sons and daughters. One day there will be nothing but arfs and that will be a sad day
This China Lake Yellow Twin was one of Don's last builds
This China Lake Yellow Twin was one of Don's last builds
05-26-2013, 08:27 PM
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RE: First of the Yellow F18 Gear Details
Don inspired me to build and finish better, and taught me "You can't have too many rivets!!". Guys like Don, Mike Kulzek, and the late, great Tom Sewell were the artists in the bunch.
Thanks Don for setting the bar so high!!
Sincerely,
Jack Holland
Thanks Don for setting the bar so high!!
Sincerely,
Jack Holland
05-27-2013, 09:09 PM
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RE: First of the Yellow F18 Gear Details
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It is a sad day for me as he was one of the last great builders around.
It is a sad day for me as he was one of the last great builders around.
05-30-2013, 06:52 PM
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The mains are being produced now. I am in the design stage, but by the end of next week I should have pics of the mains. Kevin has one of the main gear pieces. Hopefully he can get the mains painted and put on for bomber this weekend. 
06-02-2013, 06:24 PM
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RE: First of the Yellow F18 Gear Details
Hi Kevin . I am going to order the Hornet this week and was wondering if I can contact you as to how to get this mod to the gear. It makes the plane look so much better.
Thanks Peter Woo
Thanks Peter Woo
06-04-2013, 05:56 PM
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RE: First of the Yellow F18 Gear Details
Here is the main gear mock up so far. (these pieces are not meant to look pretty, just help me fit parts). The big strut rod is next, that connects to the pieces I made on the front side of the gear.
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06-04-2013, 06:12 PM
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RE: First of the Yellow F18 Gear Details
Very nice
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Here is the main gear mock up so far. (these pieces are not meant to look pretty, just help me fit parts). The big strut rod is next, that connects to the pieces I made on the front side of the gear.
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Here is the main gear mock up so far. (these pieces are not meant to look pretty, just help me fit parts). The big strut rod is next, that connects to the pieces I made on the front side of the gear.
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06-05-2013, 06:56 AM
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RE: First of the Yellow F18 Gear Details
Brian is doing great work on these gear details, and other details as well for his personal Yellow F-18. he is quite a craftsman. once that sucker is done i think it will be a masterpiece. he is designing these parts and mostly printing them in ABS on his 3D printer. how cool is that!
