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TJTX

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  • Birthday February 5

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  1. Yup, that kit was based on the acutal Smith Miniplane. "Burt" takes most of its design stylings from the Waco family, with a bit of EAA Biplane and Smith Miniplane mixed in. The vertical stabilizer has "My Mini Waco" written on it.
  2. I make it look a bit smaller being I'm 6'5". It has a 20' winsgpan and is a little over 16' long. The original designer/builder was 6'3" and built it for a bigger guy. I've had a smaller sized buddy sit in it and he could barely reach the rudder pedals. I've since built a new seat for it that drops me down about 3". It flies beautifully, very neutrally stable but very responsive. It is a short-coupled gear tailwheel airplane on the ground, that requires respect, but lands great if flown smoothly.
  3. No, unfortunately that one is languishing in the garage right now. I very much underestimated how busy a kid keeps you. I saw this one for sale and new that it was one I had to have. Classic, unique, and a blast to fly. I get to wrench on "Burt" and fly it too. Thats about perfect for me. I hope to get back to the other one someday, but I just don't have time to build a plane from plans at this exact moment.
  4. Problem Solved! I guess it was too big a file. Here is where all the free time goes these days. "Burt" is getting all tuned up and tweaked for the long haul to Oshkosh. And spending lots of time with my lovely yet rambunctious daughter!
  5. Yea, for some reason I'm gettting a server error? Maybe not something on my end?
  6. I've been super busy and missed visiting with everyone here! I'm looking forward to being back to building in the next few years hopefully. In the meantime, "Burt" has been taking up my money and extra time. I'm trying to get it ready for Oshkosh 2024! I'm going to be putting up some nice kits for sale very soon to get some money for a new flying suit. I hope all is well and happy flying! Edit: I can't seem to post pictures anymore?
  7. Not officially named yet. I'm open to suggestions.
  8. I got distracted by another squirrel.... I brought this classic home. I've always dreamed of having a classic biplane and I finally got one and it's my first airplane too. You can ask Ernie, I'm walking around like the proudest peacock!
  9. TJTX

    Slow

    I've been absurdly busy lately with commitments to multiple jobs, a 2 year old, EAA leadership position, and other hobbies and passions. I think I got burnt out during covid because I couldn't do anything other than build models. After a 2 year hiatus I have pulled out an Italeri F104 to start working on again.
  10. If I had the time, money, and resources I'd do it in a heartbeat! Maybe my next project?
  11. Beautiful build John. It really does spice up the display case. I still have some racer decals I plan on building up once I get back to building again.
  12. Final paint scheme has been settled on and progress continues. Main wing spars are getting built up with strengtheners and mounting points for struts and spar carry through attachment points. I'm taking most of April off so it's my hope that all wing components can be completed around that time and I can piece together my wings this summer. I do keep eyeing my partially completed Tamiya Spitfire, thinking I need to spend a bit of time on it too.
  13. First wing spar is done. Ribs fit for trial and photo.
  14. Thanks Peter. I figured you gotta just jump in at some point and figure it out as I go. I downloaded and taught myself how to use a graphic design software so I could better layout my color scheme. Changed my mind a ton but I've settled on this.
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