Bulldog build
03-22-2015, 06:53 AM
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Before I start on my canopy again I would like to have these top wing halves done and out of the way, so that is what I have been working on. They only need the cap strips, a couple pieces of sheeting, and one hinge installed. I will finish these up today and then head over to my Pitts for the canopy.
03-22-2015, 07:08 PM
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This was suppose to be a post to declare I was done with the wings and all that was left is the sanding. But about the time I hit the shutter button I realized I still have to cap strip the ailerons. It's my bedtime so first thing tomorrow.
03-23-2015, 09:57 AM
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Awesome, Robert. I cant wait to see how you cover this plane. I am very soon going to get my bench built with the sheetmetal top and magnets. My first build is going to be a Herr Stearman to accommodate a little .9 engine that I have. Ill be using what I learned from your Bulldog build here.
Keep up the great work!
Keep up the great work!
03-23-2015, 11:22 AM
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Thanks guys. AA, it will be covered with Poly-Lite and painted with Poly-fiber.
Being as the weather kept me from my canopy I sorted the electronics and currently installing servos in the wings. Where the servo screws go I doubled up the ply and replaced the stock servo screws with socket head screws for ease of removal at a later date.
Being as the weather kept me from my canopy I sorted the electronics and currently installing servos in the wings. Where the servo screws go I doubled up the ply and replaced the stock servo screws with socket head screws for ease of removal at a later date.
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03-23-2015, 01:32 PM
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It is a work of art to be sure. I finished one project today, have two more almost finished planes to attend to, then Ill start on a Stearman. I will have lots of questions, but I already have lots of answers thanks to this build. Squirrly, I don't think I would trade this plane for the Mona Lisa !
03-23-2015, 04:34 PM
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It is a work of art to be sure. I finished one project today, have two more almost finished planes to attend to, then Ill start on a Stearman. I will have lots of questions, but I already have lots of answers thanks to this build. Squirrly, I don't think I would trade this plane for the Mona Lisa !
Seriously though, sounds like you have some work cut out for you. Good luck.
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03-24-2015, 09:23 AM
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Glad you like it after all it is your plane. The package from Toni just came, everything looks good but I don't know if the intake tube will fit, we'll see. And here is how I align the engine for marking the bolt holes.