Very nice job there buddy. I don't think I have seen that particular engine. Do you have a photo of it?
One thing I did notice though, when you land, try to wheel land, it will be very realistic. I have found mine to be more managable that way. They seem to bounce all over the place if you try to three point them especially on pavement. We have a very nice grass strip and it is a nice combination.
The wheel landing is a more scale like landing much like the full size. My friend has a full size here and say's that they are naturally squirrly because of the landing gear configuration. It was a deliberate design to train pilots for larger multi-engine planes that had the same characteristics. My friend, Hank, said that it is best to slow the Stearman down on it's mains and let the tail settle in on it's own. This I have found to be true on the model also.
Here are a few photos of the Stearman wings we have been refurbishing for it. Hank is in the first picture. He has enough parts to build about five planes. His plane is what I did my version of. Nothing more than a BIG model airplane! The rotten trailing edge is a result of rodents, rats and mice, getting in the wing and urinating. Very strong smell! All rebuildable.
Keep up the good work buddy.
Also, I was wondering, why did you not choose another version when you re-covered it? I mean, the original is a nice rendition but you had the chance to put your own touch. Just wondering. What you did is very nice too.
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