Pitts S1-S by EMHW
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Too bad, can you imagine watching a live cockpit feed though, that would be neat.
I had to go watch that 57% video over on Toni-Clarks web site again... its hard to believe that thing weighs 63 lb, and your 46% has the same engine, and at 46 lbs you'll have even more of a power advantage.
John M,
I had to go watch that 57% video over on Toni-Clarks web site again... its hard to believe that thing weighs 63 lb, and your 46% has the same engine, and at 46 lbs you'll have even more of a power advantage.
John M,
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I have an idea to test the aerobatic flag prior to flight. I have a neighbor with one of those back pack blowers and it is rated for up to 181 mph. I'll use it to blow through the strut and flag to see if there is any vibration.
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Having finished the cabane cover I turned to the wires and javelins. The wires have been installed temporarily, they will get thread locked on final providing I can get it in the trailer assembled. The javelins have been cut to length, tomorrow I will cut the slots for the wires, make the hold block, and hopefully get them painted. At that point I will be done other than the pants and canopy which is suppose to be here, we'll at home anyways, on Tuesday. This build will be complete the week after delivery of those parts.
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Almost forgot, the wood mount block for the cabane cover will get painted blue so that spot at the rear will appear to be correct. On the full scale there is a piece that covers that bare spot but I don't want to try and cover it here being so small.
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Thanks Waco, Yes, an Alaskan Hiusky, Sadly, she had to be put down about a little over a year ago because of a blood disorder. She was only 5 yrs. old. She was a handful and an escape artist as any Husky owner will testify. There was`nt a person that she did`nt love and visa versa, I`m sixty, I`ve seen a lot of beautiful things in my life, but she`s on the top of my list (thus my avatar) There are some planes and women that are pulling for a second place though, the dog was always FAITHFUL.
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Having finished the cabane cover I turned to the wires and javelins. The wires have been installed temporarily, they will get thread locked on final providing I can get it in the trailer assembled. The javelins have been cut to length, tomorrow I will cut the slots for the wires, make the hold block, and hopefully get them painted. At that point I will be done other than the pants and canopy which is suppose to be here, we'll at home anyways, on Tuesday. This build will be complete the week after delivery of those parts.
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Robert looks like you have done yourself proud again... She is truely a sight to behold, wish I could be there to see the maiden! Your thread has not only given us good building tips and practices, but is is probably the best example of grit and determination and not settling for "good enough".
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Robert looks like you have done yourself proud again... She is truely a sight to behold, wish I could be there to see the maiden! Your thread has not only given us good building tips and practices, but is is probably the best example of grit and determination and not settling for "good enough".
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But you have done one amazing job Robert
One a side note I am going to see if I can afford to have printed out the 1/3rd scale plans I got from you. The wife is just aching for me to start. I keep throwing the pdf onto the TV and looking at them.
Ken
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