Author Topic: Rachel's new ride... (Read 15494 times)

wwwarbird · « **on:** January 04, 2015, 09:14:51 PM »

Today at our MPP January club building session Rachel Sandberg and dad Keith started in on her new Brodak P-40 kit. It will have a brand new FP.15 for power, (thanks D!) and will be all ready to go come spring. Here are few pics of Rachel and her "Support Team" at work...

wwwarbird · « **Reply #1 on:** January 04, 2015, 09:15:59 PM »

A moment we've all had at the building bench at one time or another?

mike londke · « **Reply #2 on:** January 04, 2015, 09:24:03 PM »

Go Rachel!

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #3 on:** January 04, 2015, 11:50:13 PM »

Quote from: wwwarbird on January 04, 2015, 09:15:59 PM

A moment we've all had at the building bench at one time or another?

buah hahaha,, I have seen that look,, heck, I have displayed that look

john e. holliday · « **Reply #4 on:** January 05, 2015, 07:38:09 AM »

Another young lady to watch grow up in this hobby. I've lost count how many young ladies and men I have grown up in this model plane world.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #5 on:** January 12, 2015, 09:29:39 PM »

Rachel has been keeping busy on her new P-40, here she's getting ready to sheet the wing center section...

wwwarbird · « **Reply #6 on:** January 12, 2015, 09:42:00 PM »

...and a little sanding...

wwwarbird · « **Reply #7 on:** January 12, 2015, 09:44:18 PM »

...a view from the front...

wwwarbird · « **Reply #8 on:** January 12, 2015, 09:46:08 PM »

...and the side. All smiles!

jim gevay · « **Reply #9 on:** January 13, 2015, 10:21:22 AM »

Great photos Wayne, Rachel is really coming along on her build.

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #10 on:** January 13, 2015, 11:06:22 AM »

The airplane is larger than the child. Do you have a fanny pack that you can stuff with lead for her first flight?

john e. holliday · « **Reply #11 on:** January 13, 2015, 03:18:27 PM »

Plane looks great and she is a cutie. With the right prop she should be able to handle the plane okay.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #12 on:** January 13, 2015, 05:23:31 PM »

She does great with her Challenger .15 so this one should be no problem. She's also gotten in some flights on a Shark 402 with a Fox .35.

Bill Little · « **Reply #13 on:** January 13, 2015, 05:56:03 PM »

Hi Wayne,

Tell Rachel we are all proud of her, she's doing a great building job, and good luck!

BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM

Dennis Leonhardi · « **Reply #14 on:** January 13, 2015, 10:33:50 PM »

What I most enjoy about this story is knowing that her Dad spends a lot of time with Rachel, and makes her a priority in life. Keith is a great guy, and we need more fathers like him. And kudos to all, like Wayne, who add to the support system.

Dennis

Shug Emery · « **Reply #15 on:** January 14, 2015, 04:28:47 PM »

Rachel will fly it like a her Dad flys. Smooth and confident. She is "all business" when she enters the circle.
Watch her in the video below at 7:13. She is chatty outside the circle but once she steps in the circle the game is afoot. A couple of "un-huhs" and her focus is evident.
Shug

Steve Scott · « **Reply #16 on:** January 14, 2015, 05:32:44 PM »

Pretty cool the Brodak kits come with mini doughnuts included!

wwwarbird · « **Reply #17 on:** January 14, 2015, 09:21:21 PM »

Quote from: Steve Scott on January 14, 2015, 05:32:44 PM

Pretty cool the Brodak kits come with mini doughnuts included!

Could be the marketing ploy we've needed all along to attract new fliers! Probably have to use Twinkies though, to have the necessary shelf life.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #18 on:** January 15, 2015, 08:39:50 AM »

I really enjoy watching your videos and the fun you guys and the little lady are having. I can tell she is Dad's pride and joy. Maybe this summer I can get the grand kids out flying more often.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #19 on:** January 18, 2015, 08:49:26 PM »

Things have been moving along quite well on the P-40 project. In between some prep coats of clear dope along with a little sanding Rachel is starting to work out some paint ideas now. It doesn't appear as though "subtle" is going to be a consideration...

john e. holliday · « **Reply #20 on:** January 19, 2015, 08:32:17 AM »

She's going to put you guys to shame with her ideas. Looking good so far.

I need to proof read or type.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #21 on:** January 24, 2015, 10:59:25 PM »

Got an update today on Rachel's new P-40 build. She's been diligently working away and has now gotten the fuselage painted. From the beginning Keith has made a point to get her involved "hands on" with every step of this build. I'd say teaching a 7 year old how to use sandpaper is an accomplishment in itself. He says she's really having fun twirling the wrenches too and has "test mounted" the engine having it on and off a whole bunch of times. It sounds like the pride level has really been growing as things have been progressing. It also sounds like she's gotten really attached to the model, something I think most of us can relate to. The next big step is for iron on covering on the wing which will likely happen at our club building session next Sunday the 1st, that's assuming she puts it down for that long.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #22 on:** February 04, 2015, 07:35:16 PM »

...a little behind here on Rachel's P-40 update, she's been moving right along!

At last Sunday's MPP club building session Rachel and dad Keith warmed up the iron and got the wing all covered. A few other small details were tidied up after that and the new P-40 is almost ready to go. The only things left now are to mount the fuel tank and connect the plumbing, then tie up the leadouts. Like all the rest of us up here I'm sure she's already counting the days 'til spring!

Randy Ryan · « **Reply #23 on:** February 05, 2015, 05:28:52 AM »

Very nice!!!! That little smile is priceless!!! You could turn off the shop lights and never know the difference it's so bright!!!!

Shug Emery · « **Reply #24 on:** February 05, 2015, 07:20:15 AM »

I am looking forward to seeing her Flying that plane for sure...in true sandberg fashion. Love the pictures.
Is that a P-51 on the table in the background? Whose is that? It looks mighty sporty.
Shug