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Old 11-12-2003, 01:51 AM
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Default BF109 ready for combat again

Hey everyone,
Like a phoenix from the ashes, the PCM 109 is ready to take to the air again.
Ive finished all the repair work and I just need to install the radio and engine.
Check the webpage for new pics:
http://www.homestead.com/evoshangar/me109page8.html
Sure does feel good to see her back together again.
Evan Q.
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Old 11-12-2003, 03:45 AM
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Inspiring stuff - congratulations she looks better than new!!

Fingers crossed for the next flight - will keep my eyes peeled to your magnificient website.

Very Best Regards from the UK.

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Old 11-12-2003, 04:11 AM
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Excellent stuff Evan, miticulous as usual, let s hope the phoenix doesn't have its fire quenched again.
Good luck
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Go get'em Evan [>:] ! Nothing short of beautiful, as usual... All the best on your "second maiden".
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Great repair job Evan, look forward to the flying reports

Steve
Old 11-12-2003, 10:39 AM
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That seemed pretty fast. The more I see the foam planes the more practical they look. Where do you get that Evercoat stuff?
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Amazing work Evan...nice job.
Old 11-12-2003, 11:30 AM
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Evan,
What is the PCM web site? Would like to check it out.
Edwin
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Super repair job Evan! I see why you worked so hard to get it back to where it was before the crash. That's one gorgeous model. Did the repairs change the balance much?

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Never mind, I found it thru rcscalebuilder.
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Beautiful job as usual guy! Your skills are as good as they get.

Best of luck on her next flight.
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Thank you for all your kind words everyone, Its been a busy last 2 months getting this thing back together. I just couldnt stand seeing it damaged! It should be ready to fly sometime soon and I hope to get some inflight pics. I will post them as soon as I can.

Tmoth, I havent balanced it yet but I did weigh the fuse. It picked up about .7 lb from all the repairs, including paint. Not bad for a 1/4 scale model. I dont think this will cause any CG issues because most of the repairs were around the spar/CG area. However, I will balance it again as soon as I get all the components installed. I will post the results.

Edwin, the evercoat is available at most auto paint supply stores. Its called "evercoat metal glaze polyester finishing putty". It is light green in color and comes in a 1 quart squeeze bottle which is very handy. You squeeze some into a 1 oz cup, add some hardener, mix it, apply it, and its ready to sand in 15 min, great stuff. I use an old apc prop like a spatula to apply the stuff.
Here is a link to PCM models webpage:
http://www.flypcm.com
Check out the hot pics section on his 109 page
Evan Q.
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Evan,

I've met guys who didn't have a tenth of your knowledge and skill yet wouldn't share one "secret". Your website and postings are so very helpful and informative. Thank you for sharing your talents and abilities with us. I dare say, it makes me tempted to try stuff I haven't even considered in the past.

Al

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Old 11-12-2003, 08:23 PM
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I must tell you Evan, not only does your work inspire, your repair puts into perspective that even if (more likely, when) the worst happens, things are not usually as bad as they seem and almost always can be repaired. Great job.
Old 11-13-2003, 08:51 PM
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Evan, Dude, what can I say that hasn't already been said? You got some serious skills for sure!!! God do I hate doing repair work! I think in the new year I have to plan a trip to Tx. I see you cowboyz have some stuff worth traveling to see...not to mention get to meet you and shoot the spit Okay, maybe a poor attempt at humor, but with all the Luft birds that we have between us...a Spit wouldn't stand a chance! Anyway, I want to see lot's of nice in flight pics of that beautiful 109!
"We can rebuild her and make her even better...we have the technology"!
Happy flying,
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Excellent work Evo,
Post up some in flights when you get them,
Ray

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