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#71
Building / Construction / Re: Curtis Jenny
Last post by piker - April 20, 2026, 08:25:13 PM
Hey Guy,

The Jenny is coming along nicely.  Great work!

Robert
#72
Building / Construction / Re: Building using a 3 D print...
Last post by Knightlite - April 20, 2026, 04:57:49 PM
I find most planes come with a part list and I will print it out on paper and put it beside the printer. I would put a tick beside the part on the list each time I print it.
#73
General Discussion / Re: At the field, Friday, Apri...
Last post by Andy Hoffer - April 19, 2026, 11:16:05 PM
Hey @Frank v B and @ppalumbo ,

Did you guys consider shrink wrapping the house in high-gloss Ultracote HANU874 Black as an altenative to paint?  It would be a lot easier to peel off Peter's hands if he misses the house!

Andy
#74
Trading Post / Re: GWS Formosa ***Free***
Last post by msatin - April 19, 2026, 11:06:26 PM
Hi BJ - It's yours.
I'll send you an email and we can arrange a pickup at the field
#75
Trading Post / Re: GWS Formosa ***Free***
Last post by BJROB - April 19, 2026, 10:50:35 PM
Hey Mark I'm interested. If is still available 
#76
General Discussion / Re: At the field, Friday, Apri...
Last post by piker - April 19, 2026, 08:17:03 PM

Yes!  Great pictures and a great day.  I hope to get out soon!

But I do wonder if Peter managed to get any paint on the shed?
#77
Building / Construction / Re: Curtiss Jenny
Last post by GuyOReilly - April 19, 2026, 06:21:27 PM
Mass production of ribs has stated!!
1- Make blanks (7.5 by 3/4) out of 1/16 balsa.
2- Mark the a point at 3/8 from bottom (or top if you are so inclined).
3- Using the plastic 3D printed template draw the outline.
4- With a fresh #11 X-Acto blade, cut along the lines.
5- Punch the hole using the Hole Master Rib as a guide.  The arrow points to the neatly removed portion of balsa.
The picture shows all the tools used.
The hole is 1/4 inch diameter for the carbon fibre spar - located exactly at 2 5/16 from the front of the rib. 

#78
Building / Construction / Re: SHORT SOLENT MARK IV – 201...
Last post by davidk - April 19, 2026, 12:41:24 PM
What I believe will help, Colin, is if you de-clutter a bit and get rid of one of your water bombers... one of those silly yellow and red things that are obviously getting in the way!  Always willing to help, I'll be glad to buy one from you in order to help ease your burden... it's just who I am.
#79
Building / Construction / Re: Building using a 3 D print...
Last post by davidk - April 19, 2026, 12:28:49 PM
She's beautiful, Robbie.  It looks like the canopy painted well.  Did you go regular wings or long wings?  They both fly really well.
#80
Trading Post / GWS Formosa ***Free***
Last post by msatin - April 19, 2026, 11:05:43 AM
I was generously given this Formosa as a kit, so passing it on fully built - without Rx.
It's very light and flies well.
I did some minor damage the outside tip of the h-stab putting it into my car, but that can easily be repaired with some dollar store foam board.
1st member to get in touch, gets it.

Mark S.