Pitts S1-S by EMHW
11-03-2013, 02:06 PM
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Good lookin' twin. Tasty.
It may be an optical illusion, but the 2 wing (what-u-may-call-it) "distancers" or "spreaders" (?) look like they have a rather accentuated angle . I've been noticing that on previous pictures as well. Just wondering about the scale aspect of that. Otherwise looks spot on
It may be an optical illusion, but the 2 wing (what-u-may-call-it) "distancers" or "spreaders" (?) look like they have a rather accentuated angle . I've been noticing that on previous pictures as well. Just wondering about the scale aspect of that. Otherwise looks spot on
11-03-2013, 02:29 PM
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Vasek, they are not cambered very much. Here is a straight on view. Viewing the full scale the struts mount at the same point of each wing, the third rib, so there has to be a little camber giving the bottom wing is shorter.. I can't find a direct head on pic to see for sure. In the second pic, one of the full scale, enlarge it and you can see the struts mount points.
11-03-2013, 02:48 PM
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Robert, all the pictures I have point to the fact that the struts are not vertical but just slightly angled. From upside down picture it looks like they are attached closer to the wingtip on the bottom wing.
11-03-2013, 02:57 PM
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Yes the upside down one does look closer to the wing tips. But the first one is like all mine and every other S1-S/T I have seen. Now on this kit they are a tad bit more inboard than the picks of the full scale. But without having the actual measurements I don't know if its the struts further in or the ribs not quite scale.
11-03-2013, 03:01 PM
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Well crap, I'm starting to dislike you Vasek. LOL! Just kidding, real good eye. I just went and counted the ribs in that photo and they are the same as my kit. So it would appear I have some struts to move, arghhhh.......
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11-03-2013, 03:10 PM
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Nothing but time my friend.
I posted a few questions pertaining to this subject on a full scale Biplane forum. Need to make sure(absolutely) before I start moving things around.
I posted a few questions pertaining to this subject on a full scale Biplane forum. Need to make sure(absolutely) before I start moving things around.
11-03-2013, 05:21 PM
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Someone just showed me what is what from the full scale. I do have to move the struts outwards 1-5/8", darn it.
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11-03-2013, 06:21 PM
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ROBERT, LOOKING AT THE THREAD LOOKS LIKE THINGS ARE GOING WELL . I DO HAVE A ??? ABOUT YOUR A/C ON UR TRL. IS IT A PERMENT STICKING OUT THAT WAY ???. I KNOW FROM EXPERIENC , IF YOU HAVE A OVER HANG OF 2" , YOU NEED A OVERSIZE SIGN IN BACK. JUST DONT WANT TO SEE U CITED. HANK 
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. I DO HAVE A ??? ABOUT YOUR A/C ON UR TRL. IS IT A PERMENT STICKING OUT THAT WAY ???. I KNOW FROM EXPERIENC , IF YOU HAVE A OVER HANG OF 2" , YOU NEED A OVERSIZE SIGN IN BACK. JUST DONT WANT TO SEE U CITED. HANK .
11-03-2013, 06:55 PM
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Looking most excellent there ace. Even with all your " to do " lists lately, you've gotten to this point pretty quickly. Now comes the tedious work of sanding. I know, I've been sanding for three or four weeks now. Blah. Steve.
11-03-2013, 11:03 PM
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Sorry about that Robert, I do have a good eye... really hard 4 me to find a good looking anything. LOL - NOT my fault really
P.S. but when I find something that looks god, it REALLY looks god to me. I can get chills when taking photographs.
P.S. but when I find something that looks god, it REALLY looks god to me. I can get chills when taking photographs.
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11-04-2013, 03:53 AM
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You'll get it right Ace... it is looking awesome. How exciting to put the engine on. I feel for you on the sanding, big planes may fly better than smaller ones, however when it comes to sanding well you know...
11-04-2013, 11:19 AM
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Workin on it brother.
Took a break from laying tile and moved one strut. Black line is where it was, red arrows are the flying wire attachments which still need to be moved.
Back to work on the tile.
Took a break from laying tile and moved one strut. Black line is where it was, red arrows are the flying wire attachments which still need to be moved.
Back to work on the tile.
11-04-2013, 11:35 AM
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Good job Robert, sorry if I made you do more work.
Speaking of visuals, I tried some detailing on the "Stewart Pitts" little foamy with small screws and pins. Will have to trick out the canopy next. Gets me motivated for recovering the "Big Brother".
Speaking of visuals, I tried some detailing on the "Stewart Pitts" little foamy with small screws and pins. Will have to trick out the canopy next. Gets me motivated for recovering the "Big Brother".
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11-04-2013, 03:03 PM
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The other strut has been moved. Now the hard part, moving the wire attachments. I added the second pic because of the optical illusion of severe strut camber. They are only tilted by about 2degs.
11-04-2013, 03:08 PM
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Vasek, I was sittin here awing over the Mac Daddy detail you had done to your foamie. And then I realized,THATS A FULL SCALE PIC. Guess maybe I need to get some rest or something.
11-04-2013, 04:14 PM
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Robert ., amazing work you have the patience of a saint.looking good anouther subject every time I come to this site it takes me to page 25 has anyone had this same problem ? and on other sites it always takes me a page or two off.
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