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Old 12-04-2003, 10:49 PM
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Just wondering what kit(s) are one the workbench now that winter has arrived.

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Old 12-04-2003, 11:36 PM
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I built a somethin extra allready, and I'm about 50% done a goldberg cub. There's still a GOOD three monthes of winter here, I predict a full hanger come spring
Old 12-04-2003, 11:41 PM
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You are optimistic when you THINK you have only three months of winter left - not where you live

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Old 12-05-2003, 12:45 AM
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Well I have a very early 70's contender on the boards right now and what a POS it is! Once all projects are done a Skyraider will be next and then a Stuka that my lovely Wife said to order for my B'day which I just did!!!! Oh Ya I be happy!!!!!!
Old 12-05-2003, 05:18 AM
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I have two projects on the board. The first is a 1/5 scale Proctor Nieuport 11. If you have never tried one of their kits you are really missing something. They go together like a fine Swiss watch and are dead on scale. You can also get carried away with the brass and instrument detail. There is a gentleman with a post on rcscalebuilder.com who even fabricated a working compass for his DR1. If you like WW1 planes check his plane out under the Proctor heading on www.rcscalebuilder.com. The Nieuport's tail, back portion of the fuselage, and wings will be done in Sig Koverall with rib stitching detail while the front of the fuselage will be glassed. The plane is powered by a Saito 100 twin with a full detail Le Rhone rotary engine mounted on the front of the Saito. This project should be completed this winter.

The second project is a Ziroli Dauntless done in the 3 variant. The plane will have working flaps, dive brakes, and bomb drop. I am going all out on this one with full cockpit detail, panel lines, rivets, inspection plates, hatches, etc. This project requires some kit modifications since the drawings are not dead on scale. Also have to devise techniques to hide the control linkage since the plans call for most of these to be exposed. Although the basic fuselage, wings, and tail feathers are framed up, and the flaps and dive brakes installed, this will end up being a multi year project.
Old 12-05-2003, 06:21 AM
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Sig Mid Star on the board right now, and hopefully Santa will bring me a 4 Star 60 for X-mas!!
Old 12-05-2003, 06:24 AM
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Ready to cover my Venture60 now. Once that's done, I'll probably build the GP Ultimate Bipe or Sig 1/5 J3 Cub.
Old 12-05-2003, 06:32 AM
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More than I'll probably get done! Finishing up a Goldberg Cub right now, next is an Eagle II, just picked up a Venture 60 (beautiful wood and cutting!), and to provide homes for a couple of engines, a Seniorita and an LT-25. If I get bored after all that, there's a Sig Hog-Bipe in the box.
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I'm building a 1/6 scale Spitfire from the Pica kit. I'm going to install a Laser 80 engine and currently not planning to install re-tracts or flaps.
Old 12-05-2003, 07:07 AM
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TACOOOOOOOOOO
Old 12-05-2003, 07:12 AM
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Flair Products Stearman. Best be a long winter 'cause there sure are a lot of parts in this kit!!!

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Old 12-05-2003, 07:21 AM
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I have a Great Planes Patriot on the board right now. The Spring Air retracts and Jett-50 engine are sitting on the shelf waiting to go in and I plan on bashing in a set of flaps.
After this little project gets done I have two more goals in mind, one is to build either a flying lawnmower or a snoopy doghouse and the other is to scratch-build a trainer type plane.
Of course there is the Flair D VII thats been coming together over the past 4 years and the Great Planes P51 Mustang thats in the painting stages, this better be a long winter!
Old 12-05-2003, 07:34 AM
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I'm building my first plane from plans- a Krier-Kraft bipe from RCM's plans. So far I've got the fuselage completed, the cowl built and I'm ready to start the wings. At the rate I'm going, I'm going to need to start thinking of another winter project. I'm also building a few SPAD HORS for first attempts at combat next summer, that should be fun!
Old 12-05-2003, 07:39 AM
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Finishing up a Bandito Grande, then will do a TF giant P-47.
AND, oh yes, a Tacooooo II to whip out while glue is drying.
Edwin
Old 12-05-2003, 08:30 AM
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Restoring a 25 year old .20 size Piper Cub!!!!!
Old 12-05-2003, 08:37 AM
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I have a Hog Bipe on the bench right now, and a TF Elder waiting in the wings.
Old 12-05-2003, 08:54 AM
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I have a gp Cap 232 on my board now. Have a new O.S 50 sx on the shelf to put in her when she's ready.
Old 12-05-2003, 08:59 AM
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I have a Laser Arrow in the works, of course since it is really only a wing, and not a complete plane, I would imagine it won't take me all winter to build it. Also have the Hangar 9 Corsair to put together, but there again not something that should take all winter, or maybe it will with my building speed.

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Old 12-05-2003, 09:05 AM
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Here is the current project.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_13...tm.htm#1304245

After that I plan to do electric powered H9 Ultra Stick 60 and finnish up my Ace Sea Dancer that I started a bazillion years ago.

Wiz
Old 12-05-2003, 09:08 AM
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I'm finally getting around to something I've always wanted to do... See below.

Got two helos to do, as well.

Today is the maiden of my CG Ultimate; keep your fingers crossed for me...
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Old 12-05-2003, 09:14 AM
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This week I'm building an Ace Simple Ultimate from scratch much lighter and improved. Next week I start on a 1/4 scale Pushy Cat from plans. I'm covering and putting cockpit details on a scratch built Citabria from Pilot plans. The pilot is the last touch for My GeeBee Dreamer Bipe. The radio gear and covering are left on my Mini Sukhoi designed by Nick Ziroli.
Just covering or painting are left on my Aerotech FW190, P51, Tower Fun 51, and Cheap Fun .049.
Just finished an AKM Sukhoi 26.
I plan on starting one more this winter, we'll just see how it goes.
Old 12-05-2003, 09:31 AM
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I will be building an OMP 540 Edge. 80" wing with a MVVS 2.15 gasser.
Old 12-05-2003, 09:38 AM
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To finish my Sig SE w/TT Pro .46 this month, then on to the Hog Bipe w/TT- 914S and if time permits, the Tower Uproar.
Joe[8D]
Old 12-05-2003, 09:38 AM
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Bridi Corbin Baby Ace with a Poulan 46
Giant Stinger with a Zenoah 62
1600 cc VW trike....Might have tail fins...
Old 12-05-2003, 09:41 AM
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Will be starting a GP .40 spitfire this weekend ....

Managed to get a hold of this kit NIB a few months back just for this winter. GP Discintinued it a long while ago, so NIB is hard to come by.

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