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Old 02-23-2009, 06:13 PM
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Just ordered the plans for a 25% Cessna 195 from Hostetler. Having the kit hand cut by Cornell Michaels. I also ordered the fiberglass cowl and pants from Fiberglass specialtes . This should be a fun build. However if anyone out there has started to build this plane from Hostetler plans please let me know. I'm un-sure of what I will do for the final finish...glass, shrink covering or something else. But the lines of the model are so nice that I had to get this one.
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Please keep us posted here on your progress. I've owned the full sized bird and have a set of plans for the model but will have to look and see who drew them. It's a someday project for me but down the list a ways.

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Glenn McIntosh and I are doing a C-195 dual build on RCSB http://www.rcscalebuilder.com/forum/...TID=12735&PN=1

We are just beginning, with a heavy concentration on our purchases and scale goodies for the Cessna. Actual construction pictures should be posted withjin a few days. Any modifications that we feel necessary will also be posted.

Come join us !!!

Here's the one that I plane to replicate.
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Old 02-24-2009, 11:42 AM
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Tom,
Absolutely gorgeous. I'll be following along watching your build with pleasure.
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I'll look for you, there, John.

We're working on the control yokes, right now.
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Yeah, I found that right after I cruised through here yesterday. I'll be there and can help with scale questions as I owned mine 10 years and bought and sold seven others. The Jacobs engine factory was here in Payson AZ and that's how I found this beautiful retirement area.

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Yeah, I found that right after I cruised through here yesterday. I'll be there and can help with scale questions as I owned mine 10 years and bought and sold seven others. The Jacobs engine factory was here in Payson AZ and that's how I found this beautiful retirement area.

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Any help will be appreciated.

Glenn has completed the plug for the yoke. He's sending it to me, so I can cast some parts.
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Old 02-25-2009, 10:29 AM
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Tom,

Will you be offering the yokes for sale?

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Old 02-26-2009, 05:28 AM
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I plan to make a few extras, Bill. If they come out well, we can sell a few sets at a reasonable cost.
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Nice yoke Tom. You do know that the PTT switch is an add on, never stock right?

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Nice yoke Tom. You do know that the PTT switch is an add on, never stock right?

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Glenn added the switch because we liked it. From what we can tell, there are very few 195s in original condition. Most cockpits have been upgraded to personal tastes,
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I plan to make a few extras, Bill. If they come out well, we can sell a few sets at a reasonable cost.
Put me down for a pair please.

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Let's see how they come out, Bill. The casting process is new to me.

I've started construction. The fin and rudder are now framed.
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