Check the year of this pic and what I think is a little Mercury sitting curbside. I see the year didn't show up. It was June 1954. jeh
Lo Rider? Lo Flyer. Keep it basic white with some gold and red trim. Simple but snappy. With that look, busy is , in my opinion, the wrong direction for a paint scheme. Enhance it's beauty, don't hide it.
Lime sherbet green,,
Nope, Toads it is. Warts and all until they prove otherwise. This one is looking pretty good so far. But so did the last one until I weighed it before finishing. Then it was definitely a toad.
Wayne,So far, it doesn't appear this will be a lead sled. I finished the tank yesterday (heating the shop with the kerosene heater - sigh...). Just have to come up with a way to hold it in place (with very limited space). I have a couple of ideas. Projected final weight is still in the 55oz range which is the ballpark.
When you starting the paint Randy? I am weird. I think the opposite, I think they are all Champions until proved otherwise.
Bill,I think it's a matter of perspective. You know the axiom: expect victory but plan for defeat. It's looking less toad-like at this point. May even be a good plane.
Been married to her for 34 years. (snip)
Engine and rudders straight... I must have seen too many old designs where they are offset for line tension So, the leadout guide is the main variable if you want more or less tension. I like that.
The top designers in the USA all preach 0-0-0 for the alignment. ...... Not everyone around the World seems to see it the same, I guess.