TJTX
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3 minutes ago, ScottsGT said:
Holy cow! That thing is tiny!! Looks like a half scale model. I bet it’s a blast for an accomplished pilot.
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.
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Just now, harv said:
Is this the one you built ?....harv
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.
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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!
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7 minutes ago, harv said:
You can post pics directly to here. You don't need a host site. Great to see you here....harv
Yea, for some reason I'm gettting a server error? Maybe not something on my end?
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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?
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25 minutes ago, Martinnfb said:
What is her name ?
Not officially named yet. I'm open to suggestions.
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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!
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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.
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If I had the time, money, and resources I'd do it in a heartbeat! Maybe my next project?
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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.
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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.
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Is the L-39 due in 2024?
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First wing spar is done. Ribs fit for trial and photo.
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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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7 hours ago, Jeff said:
Lookin good Tony, I hope Cubbie is lending a hand...
She likes to go out and look, but its been too hot for her to spend any appreciable time out there. I have found a cub to fly till mine is built, so her first flight hopefully will be in a Cub.
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Wing ribs are coming along nicely. I'm able to get one a day built as long as I'm home. I've got 6 ribs and 2 false ribs built. Now I'm starting on the jig to build the wing spar. Shes just a big ol' model airplane. Trim, fit, sand, glue.
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First things to do are wing ribs. So, today is rib jig day. The wife is working so I'm trying to get a full days work in.
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And we're off! I picked up the wing kit today and got it in the garage. Now comes parts inventory and then going over the plans and preparing to start. Heres an overview of on the the blue prints. This one isnt full scale, but an overview of the wing.
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Garage is almost ready. The final tabletop adjustments are being made and I've built some shelving under the table too. My wing kit arrives this week and I'll ne able to get it next Saturday. My first ever fathers day as a father and my gift is my ultimate dream project arriving! We have decided on a base concept for our color scheme. With my father's background in the Marines including Marine aviation, we looked into how to involve Marine Corps aviation. So, we have decided to honor VMO-6 by painting our plane in a scheme similar to theirs. They flew in support of Okinawa and then later The Chosin Reservoir. What better squadron to use as a Marine bird!? Itll be wearing a similar scheme to what the OY-1s wore during The Chosin Reservoir battle, with a slightly modified blue color and possibly our own nose art.
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O find it interesting how different everything is playing out. In other countries, in the different states, etc.
I was just in Orlando for recurrent and it was packed. And we have so many vaccines they were offering them to people at the airport if they wanted them. If you want the shot, it's super easy to get here in the US. And, we are pretty much completely open in a lot of states and cases are down with zero deaths in most states. I honestly cant tell much of a difference here in Texas now, compared to precovid life. Of course that's not counting supply shortages of a lot of things.
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6 hours ago, Clunkmeister said:
Tony, let me know when you get it. I’d like to slide over and get a feel for it all.
Will do.
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Getting more real. I've officially got my tail number reserved. N811PK.
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Garage transformation is progressing nicely. Got some new shelving units, hung some cabinets, and got my lumber for my build table. A few more weeks and it should be ready to receive the wing kit.
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My other hobby........
in General Discussion
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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.