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Old 02-23-2005, 02:25 PM
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Default DETAILING AND FLYING DH-82a IN TIGER SCHEME

Hello all,

I am in the process of detailing my Great Planes Tiger Moth in the tiger scheme as seen below. I will post pictures and explain srep-by-step how to duplicate this catching color scheme. I hope you will find this thread interesting.
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Old 03-11-2005, 11:08 AM
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Hello,

In case you are wondering what happened to this thread, let me assure you that the photos are coming. I have been working on this craft and I only have the upper wing to paint before I can assemble them together. Watch out for some spectacular photographs!!! By the way, I cannot locate the actual photo of the actual plane so I had to rely on Mr. Fursman's plane for reference. The serial number for this plane is VH-ASC and it was flown in New Zeland. Can anyone help?

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Old 03-14-2005, 11:36 AM
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Hello,

I have been working on this plane and it is almost done. I use Createx Auto Air chrome yellow which is a very close match for the Cub Yellow; flame yellow for lighter yellow and white. I had to rely on Mr. Fursman's plane since I could NOT locate any pictures of the real thing. It is very very unusual that it is not available despite exhaustive internet search for such a unique color scheme. After the black stripes are applied, I use the brush and "dap" it to get the "hairy" outline. It is easy but tedious and quite boring procedure. Tonite I will finish the top wing. The VH-ASC serial number will be printed and applied via decals. I power mine with AXI brushless motor swinging a 15X7 prop. Hope you enjoy this project. Maybe I should send a picture of my Moth and Bird Dog to Model Airplane News for publication? Let me know how you like it as feedbacks will give me incentives to finish it faster. We fly at Albuquerque Ballon Park on weekends so please come and join us. Dai Phan
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Old 03-14-2005, 11:39 AM
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Old 04-11-2005, 09:51 AM
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Default RE: DETAILING AND FLYING DH-82a IN TIGER SCHEME

Hello,

I am reviving this thread since I have done some additional work to the plane. The whole tiger stripes are all painted and now I am ready to paint the cowl with the Tiger face. All electronics are installed. I will post some pictures today on the updates. Dai Phan
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Very nice work! I really miss mine. Cant wait to see the finished product. Take Care
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Default RE: DETAILING AND FLYING DH-82a IN TIGER SCHEME

Hello,

My Tiger is almost ready. I need to apply the serial numbers on the tail and wing, paint the tiger face on the cowl, install the flying wires than that's it! Enjoy... Dai Phan
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Old 07-11-2005, 10:14 AM
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Hello,

I am almost getting my plane to fly now. I only need to install the linkages, paint the civil registration numbers, install the flying wires and that's it! Enjoy the pictures... DP
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Default RE: DETAILING AND FLYING DH-82a IN TIGER SCHEME

Hi Dai,

Looking good. Mr. Fursman, one of our local club members, flew his at our open house yesterday.
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Default RE: DETAILING AND FLYING DH-82a IN TIGER SCHEME

Hello,

I applied the serial numbers from computer generated text printed via waterslide decals. Still trying to wait for better weather before I maiden my Moth!
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Old 08-01-2005, 12:51 PM
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Hello,

Well my TM finally took flight at the Albuquerque Fiesta Balloon Park on 7/30/05. The first flight was perfect and everybody is commenting on how nice it look in the air... On the second flight, the plane suddenly veered to the right past vertical and impacted nose on from 50 feet. Control was regained a fraction of a second but there was not enough room for recovery. The plane was test flown by our club best pilot so pilot error was not the issue. The radio is my proven Multiplex Evo 9 with brand new reciever, battery (which was check pre and post flight to be normal). Everything was preflighted accordingly.... A sad ending to such a beautiful scale airplane!
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Old 08-01-2005, 06:46 PM
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