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Old 01-11-2015 | 04:05 PM
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Karp050555
 
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You'll never guess what I did today? I finished my BUSA QS Sopwith Camel. She balances 5" back from the leading edge of the top wing and the plans call for 4 so I'll have to add a little weight to the battery box. Everything is as far forward as it can go so adding weight is my only option. I may even try and fly it the way it is as I don't think it'll make that much difference. We'll see. The only issue I have to deal with is to order new decals from Callie Graphics as the ones from BUSA refuse to lay flat or even adhere well. I know it's rough to get good adhesion on the top of the wing what with the ribs and all but I had to use canopy glue to get one of the roundels to adhere to the fuselage side and this is on unpainted Solartex. From now on, all my graphics will come from Callie. She does such good work and she's such a cutie! Anyway, photos #1 thru 4 show the Camel from its four sides. Photo #5 shows the business end highlighting the engine, guns, and my pilot Dudley Doright of the Mounties. Don't forget, this is a Canadian plane! Photo #6 show the just reward for a job well done. I've been saving that bottle for a special occasion and I think this is one. The next will be either in March or April when my grandson is born. Photos #7 and 8 are of The Plane Doctor all suited up in his flying gear and ready to take off and do battle with Snidley Whiplash in his Fokker DR-1. I'll have to wait for the snow to melt on our field and with temperatures hovering in the 20's, I don't think I'll be flying her until spring. I also plan on entering her in the static contest at the WRAM show. When I do the test flight, I'll post the final pictures. Until then, keep on glueing. The sermon is ended, clean up in peace!
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