Pitts S1-S by EMHW
12-19-2014, 06:05 AM
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Why not watch mine, same airframe, same covering (different scheme), and the same engine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueBS...Dy0lFg&index=1
12-19-2014, 06:51 AM
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And now the top wing is on. But I realized I still have some fabrication to do to finish it. I have to make the top wing bolts and the cabane cover, of which will have to wait until I get some more finishing resin.
12-19-2014, 07:26 AM
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It appears I put the two 4-40 threaded rods up to well, I can't find them to make the top wing bolts with. So, unless somehow I find them I am done until I get some more supplies. Not even gonna think of adding the wings wires until the wings are bolted together.
12-19-2014, 08:47 AM
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Still can't find those bloody rods. So, just to wet my whistle a little more before leaving I threw the cowl on. I likey!
Hopefully the wheel pants will be back soon.
Hopefully the wheel pants will be back soon.
12-19-2014, 08:49 AM
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After looking at those last posted pics I think I am going to paint the inside of the cowl black and leave the baffles out. Those heads are so close to the front I don't know if baffling is even needed, and it would block the view of the engine.
12-19-2014, 09:34 AM
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It looks absolutely AMAZING! Even with the heads being close to the opening you still won't get the cooling effect you would have with baffels, the air is just going to look for the area of least resistance and go there. I would hate to see you have a dead stick on a maiden because of cooling issues. Just a thought.
12-19-2014, 10:11 AM
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Sexy beast 
... that looks so damned good Ace... you should be proud of what you have accomplished... very unique project.
I can see that on a cover of a magazine with you and Jacquie posing next to it... you should send some photos over to a few of the prominent RC magazines... I'm sure they would be very interested.
John M,
... that looks so damned good Ace... you should be proud of what you have accomplished... very unique project.I can see that on a cover of a magazine with you and Jacquie posing next to it... you should send some photos over to a few of the prominent RC magazines... I'm sure they would be very interested.
John M,
12-19-2014, 12:43 PM
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As much as I know it's not perfect that would be so cool, something definitely worth framing.
I appreciate everyone's ataboys, it really does mean a lot. As I am sure you builders know where I am coming from.
I appreciate everyone's ataboys, it really does mean a lot. As I am sure you builders know where I am coming from.
12-19-2014, 04:51 PM
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Looks fabulous.
Gracing the cover of a model magazine, it deserves.
If I were the editor of one, I would want this plane and builder to be brought to my attention.
It deserves a write up.
Kevin
Gracing the cover of a model magazine, it deserves.
If I were the editor of one, I would want this plane and builder to be brought to my attention.
It deserves a write up.
Kevin
