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OK, here we go! I got my wing plans printed yesterday. I knew it was a big plane, but when I rolled the plan out on the bench, I realized just how big. One thing’s for sure. I’ll never misplace it! The ribs are three sections of 1/8” balsa with 1/16”x 1/8” bass wood cap strips. I’ll be busy for awhile making these. There are a bunch of them. Steve
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Well, I cant start it yet actually because I have something on the build board and I have a Fleet Bipe that I was wanting to build first for my first big plane.
The Feet Bipe is 84" wingspan and I have everything to get going for it...
I dont have anything for the Jenny yet except the plan's. And I really need to have them reduced because they are 150" wingspan and that is just way to big...lol...
Seeya, Tim
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Steve Looking forward to seeing your build. What is the wingspan and length going to be? Lots of small neat little details on the SE5A, look forward to the pictures. No worries about misplacing it at 1/3 scale. My Pup keeps getting in my way...........but love the size.
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I got a DVD today from a gent that worked on the restoration of 904 at the Shuttleworth Collection. Over 200 pics for me to pour over for the next couple of months! I'm in Hog Heaven! Here are a couple of samples. Steve
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Hi Tim. At this larger scale, I should be able to get finer details. Also, I want to try to make some things work. Like the radiator shutters and some of the instruments. I mean, like, the compass should point north, shouldn't it? Bob. It's amazing how helpful people are if you just ask. In the last week I've received a parts catalog with drawings, and now this DVD. God! I love this hobby! How's this pic for up close and personal? Steve
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Steve, your thought's for model's just go a couple step's beyond my mind thinks of.
If that makes sense...lol lol lol...
I like to think of ways to make something look real and your talking about making it real just smaller...A little smaller that is with this one...lol lol lol...
I know its going to be awsomw and I am so glad to be here at the beginning...
Who know's you may inspire me to not shrink those Jenny plan's...lol lol lol...
I dont know about that though because as much as I'm sure you will inspire me it still doesnt make my house or truck any bigger...lol lol lol...
Seeya, Tim
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