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RE: "DON SMITH " B-17'S? - 4/24/2004 2:40:47 AM   
b17mik



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I got the photos!! The gentleman even let me in the inside!!!This plane was flown to its location back in 1958 and unfortunitly it has been vandalized quite a bit But there is still a lot left in the old girl..Many reputable people have offered to restore it but that would mean moving it away..Amvets dont want to let it go ..so there it sets..Its a complete aircraft with all of its engines and outside equipment but on the inside,,Wires are cut,cables flung around..It is a real mess..Any way ,Howard here are the photos for the engine nac..I think they came out pretty good..Michael there is no charge for the CD..It may be a little bit to get to Belgium though..Michael

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RE: "DON SMITH " B-17'S? - 4/24/2004 4:11:00 AM   
b17mik



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Status: offline 		here are some more shots Howard

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RE: "DON SMITH " B-17'S? - 4/24/2004 7:16:35 AM   
Fly Fort



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Status: offline 		Hello Michael,

Thanks a lot you will put an effort to send me the cd, even to Belgium.

From the first look of the pictures on the forum, they look very well and good detailed.
I can't wait to see the rest of them


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RE: "DON SMITH " B-17'S? - 4/24/2004 8:56:40 AM   
Fly Fort



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Status: offline 		Hello Michael,

Another question to you for a picture from your wing, because I'm a little confused with the drawings.

Can you give me a picture from the underside of the wing by the inner nacelle. I want to see your connection there.

Thanks a lot in advance


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RE: "DON SMITH " B-17'S? - 4/24/2004 2:04:20 PM   
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The photos you posted were exactly what I needed. Thanks for your efforts.

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RE: "DON SMITH " B-17'S? - 4/24/2004 10:44:42 PM   
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Status: offline 		Ahh yes!!!..The infamous ribs 5 and 6!!! I think that everyone that has built this plane has scratched his head on this one..Fly fort..you are totally correct about the real reason we do these forums...Just to help everyone out!!My apollagees for being a bit terse and the last few posts..Sorry.. Here a couple of shot for you..As you see, the 5 and 6 ribs are not in place forward of the main spar..There is just no reason for them to be there..When the nacelle gets fully sheeted it is not needed ..At least that is how I did it..Michael in California

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RE: "DON SMITH " B-17'S? - 4/24/2004 10:48:20 PM   
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You have cut the front of rib 5 and 6, replaced them a little bit further and just put the nacelle on the right place???


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RE: "DON SMITH " B-17'S? - 4/24/2004 10:53:03 PM   
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Status: offline 		What do you mean by "replace them a little bit further".?.Mike


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RE: "DON SMITH " B-17'S? - 4/24/2004 11:06:05 PM   
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Status: offline 		I see what you are saying...Yes I made a custom rib on each side of the nacelle spines..So that you would have something to sheet to up to the spines..Cutting out the 5and6 ribs left the area wide open to place the nac spines into place..The problem is to get them exact in regards to the wing..measure,measure and re measure over and over again...


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RE: "DON SMITH " B-17'S? - 4/24/2004 11:17:35 PM   
Fly Fort



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Status: offline 		Hi Michael,

Thanks for the pictures and the explaining.

Did you have already your landinggear???

I've ordered mine this week and i'm anxious to see them.

Have you some pictures from the landinggear for me

Thanks a lot


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RE: "DON SMITH " B-17'S? - 4/24/2004 11:23:37 PM   
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Status: offline 		Give me a couple of minutes to shoot the pictures..Is not this internet the greatest fun!! By the way..What time is it right now in Belgium..It is 3:20 on Saturday here in the afternoon.. My Glennis wheels will also be here this week..If you havent seen Glennis wheels are you in for a treat!! Michael


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RE: "DON SMITH " B-17'S? - 4/24/2004 11:26:06 PM   
Fly Fort



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Status: offline 		Hi Michael,

In Belgium it's now 00:25 in the morning and i'm still up

Are the wheels from Robart not suited for the B-17???

Have you the URL for those Glennis???

< Message edited by Fly Fort -- 4/25/2004 12:26:29 AM >


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RE: "DON SMITH " B-17'S? - 4/24/2004 11:34:56 PM   
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Status: offline 		Here is the web site address....www.glennis.com The price will set you back but they are worth it..Take a look while I set up these pictures of the landing gear


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RE: "DON SMITH " B-17'S? - 4/24/2004 11:44:18 PM   
Fly Fort



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Status: offline 		Thanks for the URL

They are indeed looking very nice, lots of details, worth the money.
Think I'm gonnan cancel that order for those Robart wheels and join the club with those Glennis wheels.
Did you also order that tailwheel from Glennis (German Style)???


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RE: "DON SMITH " B-17'S? - 4/24/2004 11:44:32 PM   
b17mik



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Status: offline 		Michael..Robart have some real craftsman at their plant ..These landing gears are really nice..No complaints at all..In the next post I will so you how I did the exact mounting of the engine nacs ,But it will take a bit to type as I am a hunt for each letter typist..Get some sleep! Michael

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