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    Top-Flite T-34 - 12/15/2002 8:52:57 AM   
    PT21Flyer



    Posts: 302
    Joined: 12/6/2001
    From: Tullahoma, TN, USA
    Status: offline     		I started a T-34 on Thanksgiving weekend. Really nice kit so far. The die-cutting and wood quality is great. Putting an ASP .91 in it for power. Going to build it as an A model instead of a B. Will use markings of the first production T-34A. Will post progress photos as I go.

    This first photo is the horizontal going together:

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    Vert. Stab - 12/15/2002 8:55:08 AM   
    PT21Flyer



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    From: Tullahoma, TN, USA
    Status: offline     		This is the vertical stab and rudder:

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    Ready For Hinges - 12/15/2002 8:57:11 AM   
    PT21Flyer



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    From: Tullahoma, TN, USA
    Status: offline     		Here is the horizontal and vertical ready for hinges and then tips:

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    Right Wing - 12/15/2002 8:59:06 AM   
    PT21Flyer



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    Status: offline     		This is the right wing framed up:

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    Left Wing - 12/15/2002 9:00:41 AM   
    PT21Flyer



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    Status: offline     		Here is the left wing framed up and the right wing with top sheeted in the background:

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    Installing Retracts - 12/16/2002 7:32:51 AM   
    PT21Flyer



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    From: Tullahoma, TN, USA
    Status: offline     		Both wings are sheeted on top and now installing retracts:

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    BIG Slow Down - 12/18/2002 8:54:54 AM   
    PT21Flyer



    Posts: 302
    Joined: 12/6/2001
    From: Tullahoma, TN, USA
    Status: offline     		Well, I really got slowed down on the T-34 project. I was splitting firewood this afternoon with a log splitter and smashed my left ring fingertip off. Spent three hours in the ER getting it sewed back on (eleven stitches). The only good thing about it is I didn't do it in a model airplane propellor. Guess it will be awhile before I can do much building or work for that matter.

    Jerry

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    Top-Flite T-34 - 12/18/2002 7:10:36 PM   
    tailskid



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    From: Tolleson, AZ, USA
    Status: offline     		bummer Dude, hope you recover enough to build over the Holidays!

    Jerry

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    Re: BIG Slow Down - 12/18/2002 7:27:00 PM   
    P-51B



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    From: An Iceburg in, ANTARCTICA
    Status: offline     		[QUOTE]Originally posted by PT21Flyer
    Well, I really got slowed down on the T-34 project. I was splitting firewood this afternoon with a log splitter and smashed my left ring fingertip off. Spent three hours in the ER getting it sewed back on (eleven stitches). The only good thing about it is I didn't do it in a model airplane propellor. Guess it will be awhile before I can do much building or work for that matter.

    Jerry     [/QUOTE]



    Owie, owie, owie, hope it heals o.k.

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    Thanks - 12/18/2002 8:44:06 PM   
    PT21Flyer



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    Status: offline     		Thanks Guys. So far it's not too bad. I really didn't feel anything until it came to last night. It only hurts when I think about it. It's a good thing I use Hunt and peck so I can still enjoy RCU. Later,........

    Jerry

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    Top-Flite T-34 - 12/19/2002 6:27:54 AM   
    DLEVETT


     

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    Joined: 10/9/2002
    From: GUELPH, ON, CANADA
    Status: offline     		Sorry about your accident I,ve been quite interested in your building thread, looks like your doing a great job hope your recovery is quick Dave.

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    Top-Flite T-34 - 12/19/2002 11:42:45 AM   
    KenR


     

    Posts: 158
    Joined: 12/2/2001
    From: wichita falls, TX, USA
    Status: offline     		Sorry to hear about the finger but glad to get reports on your project. I have always loved the T 34 ,owning serveral of the Ace kits. I just bought the kit but will not start on it for awhile. I have a YS 1.20 which I plan to use for power. How do you plan to finish yours? With all that sheeting I think it needs to be glassed.

    Ken

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    Finishing - 12/19/2002 6:58:31 PM   
    PT21Flyer



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    From: Tullahoma, TN, USA
    Status: offline     		KenR,

    The picture in post #7 is how I will finish the T-34. It's a picture of the first production T-34A. I will glass it and use Flite-Metal to cover it. The controls and the horiz. and vert. stabs will be painted silver because they were magnesium on the full scale. I bought a special retract control valve so the inboard gear doors will cycle just like the full scale.

    Jerry

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    Top-Flite T-34 - 12/26/2002 12:30:51 AM   
    grippm



    Posts: 23
    Joined: 8/26/2002
    From: Jackson, TN,
    Status: offline     		You and I need to hook up at some time. Just got the kit for Christmas (after dropping 962 hints). I plan on starting the build in late Jan. I'm also thinking of doing the A instead of the B.

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    Top-Flite T-34 - 12/26/2002 12:42:06 AM   
    CEEWO


     

    Posts: 6
    Joined: 9/9/2002
    From: Little Rock, AR,
    Status: offline     		Been following your progress. Have kit. Really interested in how flaps are done. Will check progress after your full recovery.

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    Some Progress - 12/26/2002 6:55:10 AM   
    PT21Flyer



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