SMOOTHIE-Canopy or No Canopy??
12-19-2007, 02:54 PM
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SMOOTHIE-Canopy or No Canopy??
This is my Auction purchase kit-A Smoothie. ??? Canopy or No Canopy, maybe a Barbie Head and bust with a windshield. What's the opinion out there.
12-19-2007, 03:36 PM
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RE: SMOOTHIE-Canopy or No Canopy??
Probably right-a greasy haired barbie will lose it's appeal. Thought it would be more time period correct being the kit is old.
12-19-2007, 07:31 PM
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Considering the pilot you'll put in, probably the canopy would be the best alternative, but a windscreen with a long scarf and leather flying cap on the pilot would look good also - just exit the scarf out the port side. I've got one I've been building off and on for about 25 years and think I'll just run a windshield on it.
What power are you using? Just curious, what did you have to pay for it? I think mine cost about $24.00 way back around 1984.
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What power are you using? Just curious, what did you have to pay for it? I think mine cost about $24.00 way back around 1984.
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12-19-2007, 10:27 PM
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RE: SMOOTHIE-Canopy or No Canopy??
Hogflyer-Interesting you mention that. At the same Auction I bought a box full of engines for $80. I was after a OS Surpass 40 that was in the box with 12 other engines, I also got 2 OS 40 FP's one used and one never run. So I'm using the 40FP. Oh Ya- paid 5 bucks for the kit, thought it was just a box of balsa.
I'm thinking the canopy but i do like the windsheild, helmet, scarf idea!
I'm thinking the canopy but i do like the windsheild, helmet, scarf idea!
12-27-2007, 09:07 AM
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RE: SMOOTHIE-Canopy or No Canopy??
Finished covering and found a Canopy that I might get to fit-Any comments to use it or lose it? One picture with and without
12-27-2007, 10:00 AM
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RE: SMOOTHIE-Canopy or No Canopy??
I had two going at once, the 4*60 which I did a build thread on called Yet another "oh my god" 4* 60 build and this auction purchased plane called a Smoothie. It was a very old kit, one page directions, and a bunch of balsa, some i could not use. Managed to get some good ribs from the kit. I also just got a Something extra from Sig for Xmas and going to start it real soon. Have all the extras I like to put in my planes so I'm ready.
12-27-2007, 10:16 AM
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I just finished my 4* .60 and have just about got the wing done on a SlowPoke . Have a GP Ultimate Bipe .40 that needs the top wing finished. And I also got an SSE for x-mas lol .
I also have a Ultrasport .60 and a CG Sukoi .90. I really want to get them done before spring and have everything for all the kits.
Sry did`nt mean to get of topic.
I also have a Ultrasport .60 and a CG Sukoi .90. I really want to get them done before spring and have everything for all the kits.
Sry did`nt mean to get of topic.
