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Old 06-09-2016, 04:53 PM
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I have reworked the plans so it is easier to build.
Added parts that are missing from the plans
Added a two piece wing option
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Old 06-10-2016, 09:13 PM
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Hi Bob;

Greetings from the 'Roping capital of the world!'.

Your plans look just plane great, and I would luv to purchase a set, if they are available; please email me wid details.

Many thanx for your efforts; will close for now, best regards from Wickenburg, Arizona,

Joe Nagy. email: [email protected]
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Thanks Bob:

I have one built like the original but the crutch is the way to go!
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Here's how the original was constructed. Bob, do your formers account for the 1/8 planking?
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Yes, as per the plan I have.
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Interesting. It almost looked like you /had a cockpit (which I've seen in other sketches )
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Have any been built from your kit?
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Have any been built from your kit?
Two so far
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