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Old 02-01-2014, 04:27 PM
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I guess I shoulda said, hopefully well still be here, but take your time, lol
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Ok it’s been a long productive day but I got a lot accomplished. I hand crafted my own pilots out of foam, 33% bust, doll cloths and hats. The difference is $26 and 7oz vs. $150 + and most weigh as much as 22oz so I’ll take a hit on perfect pilots. I got the rear cockpit complete and front t almost done. Inner cage and skin painted and I’m very pleased on how it turned out. Here are some pics.
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Old 02-02-2014, 07:25 PM
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Nice job on the pilot. For the savings, I'd say it's worth it. Left arm looks like Popeyes a bit, but that's just from pumping that throttle.
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Well im feeling pretty good about the cockpits. Now its time to move on to the canopy and it should all be downhill from there.
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For any of you looking for the Airbourne (Sheber) 1/3 scale Pitts S-2A plans, you can buy them from Wolf Models in Australia. They have the copyright for all the Airbourne Magazine plans.
Bob Phippen, the owner, was very helpful and a pleasure to deal with. Here is the contact info for Wolfe Models:

Robert Phippen
Wolf Models
Aus Heli RC
Queensland
Australia
Ph 07 54657897
www.wolfmodels.net
www.aus-heli-rc.com.au

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