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Old 08-02-2018, 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by jaymen
Congratulations on completion, maiden and winning the trophy!

You are a glutton for punishment for sure, that has to be the most difficult and labor intense model plane I have ever seen. Years ago, in 1975, I saw one uncovered at a Hobby shop in Augusta Georgia and it was mind boggling even then. With the built up ribs, it's like building several dozen rubber powered ships. Did you get a count on how many pieces are in the wing?

Jay
Thanks Jay. There are almost 2000 pieces in the wing alone...aircraft total with planking etc. around 5 - 6000...lost count eventually but that's the estimate...oh, this is my second one Jay, baby sister of 48" with brushless 370 was first.
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