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JLDY · Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 8:34 pm Post subject: Near the End

Well I suppose that its not considered finished until it flie's and I'm fast approaching that time. It's now painted including the rudder and stripes on fuse and wings; now it's the small things to bring it to it's conclusion. Should have some pictures of the finished project in my album in a couple of day's. Like a soap opera there never seems to be an end.... :wink:
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Plowboy · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 6:47 am Post subject:

looking forward to seeing it fly, John. Last time I saw it you were just starting to paint it.
A scale model is only finished when you decide to stop working on it. :)

Cheers, Dave.

WB (Guest) · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 10:42 am Post subject:

Yeah, you are never finished with a scale airplane...you just quit working on it....... :D

Harv · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 1:26 pm Post subject:

that plane is bigger than the kitchen. Shocked

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Plowboy · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 3:56 pm Post subject:

That's not a big airplane LOL

Daddiekat · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 4:03 pm Post subject:

Looking forward to seeing it all come together and fly......... LOL

Go Johnnie Go............ Exclamation

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JLDY · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 7:01 pm Post subject:

your right Dave ..scale planes are never finished so lets just say it close.. :wink: Thanks for the support guy's and just to wet your interest I posted some more pics in my album..
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Lawn Ranger · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 8:25 pm Post subject:

John..Nice Plane and nice Photos !!!!

Let us know when you maiden your beast..

Great Job...

Jerry

sailor · Joined: 19 Dec 2005 Posts: 16

looks like the galcier white worked well as an undercoat..

cant wait to hear thet engine run...
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JLDY · Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 7:10 pm Post subject:

Yes the white was needed to get the yellow correct. A lot of painting and with Rick to guide me it all worked out well :) Now for the markings Embarassed

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Plowboy · Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 7:13 am Post subject:

I wish I'd remembered to put white on before the yellow. Instead of lemon yellow it was more like goat vomit green (chartreuse) Crying or Very sad

Looking very good, John...you should be proud of that :D

JLDY · Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 9:24 am Post subject:

Now really Dave.....when was the last time you saw goat vomit Embarassed

Oh Ya ..that must of been a ruff night! Thanks; now if only it can flap it's wings...
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groundhog · Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 6:57 pm Post subject:

Good work John, Time building sure makes you apprieciate that bird...!
I havent heard the engine yet But I bet it sounds like music.....
Will be a clasic in the air.

JLDY · Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 7:03 pm Post subject:

Thanks Rob. You know what it's like the more time you spend on it the more it seems like you gave birth to it LOL

. I still have to run the engine on the test stand to see how it works with my exhaust ring. And last but not least the nerve racking first flight Embarassed

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JLDY · Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 6:23 pm Post subject:

Just as a note of information ,I have posted some more pictures of the stearman in my album. These are of the finished painted plane. Yes I said finished. I hope you find it of interest. :wink:
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WB (Guest) · Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 3:26 pm Post subject:

No...no....no.....no..! You are never, ever "finished" working on a scale model.....you just stop working on it..... :D

Johno, it looks fabulous!!! There are lots of areas where the detail and care really show through, and gosh, it is sure refreshing to see one that is done up something other than a US scheme! You should be really proud of that project, and I hope you have many touch and goes with that one!!

JLDY · Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 4:28 pm Post subject:

He He He Your right they are never done but do reach a time of vertual completion. Of course the proof of the pudding is the first flight. Thanks for your comments they are much appreciated. :wink:
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JLDY · Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 9:02 pm Post subject:

well I ran the engine up on the test stand on sunday and all went well. Managed to obtain a meager very steady idle with the glow driver off of 1400 rpm and 1900 with it on; excellent transition and a top end with a 22X8 prop of just 7000 rpm...again exactly where it should be. It seems my exhaust ring worked the way it's supposed to.Technopower said I should be able to obtain an idle of about 1200 rpm when it's completely broke in.I managed to run 3 tanks thru it with very good results so now it's time to mount it in the plane and get that puppy in the air. I'll post the day I decide to pick which will certainly be a sunday I just dont know which one yet. I just hope that all the positive support I received from my friends is backed up with a good maiden flight.
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WB (Guest) · Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 3:35 pm Post subject:

Great news Johno!!! look forward to the glowing flight reporst.....and, of course, pictures.......

Plowboy · Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 7:29 pm Post subject:

[ glowing flight [/quote]

I hope that doesn't mean in flames.
Knowing John as I do (which is not very well) the maiden will go VERY nicely. I was there for the last running of the motor...very impressive.......................................... for a (gag, gag,) glow motor Rolling Eyes

oil all over the place. Took him a hour to clean it up!!! LOL

Let us know when John....o, we'll be there to cheer you on.

Dave.