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An early drawing for working out the paint scheme |
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A painting in acrylic of a further development of the paint scheme |
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Four wings (with a biplane you get to build TWO sets!) in their way-cool rollover jig, freshly covered and ready for finishing. The freshly covered fuselage can also be seen in the background (no, it's not the Cessna 140; it's on the left side) The rollover jig attached to the wing root rib and to the interplane strut attach points. |
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The same wings after painting. |
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The fuselage after painting in its own rollover jig. |
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Rear view of the assembled aircraft. |
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Front view of the assembled aircraft. At this point, the aircraft is a biplane glider with a severe aft cg problem. Installation of the engine should solve these issues nicely. |
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Jim solved the aft cg problem in this photo, but has created a large drag problem. |
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Here the foam block has been carved to serve as the male plug to create the fiberglass cowling. |
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It...is...alive!!! First engine run. Now back to the cowling... |
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Cockpit shot. Instruments are faced in period-correct cream color, complete with Boredom Fighter logo. |
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