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Title: They are finally done - Spit & 39
Post by: john e. holliday on March 05, 2008, 10:52:27 AM
They are finally done.  Even tied lines for the Spitfire.  Have to make weights for the wing tip boxes yet.  The first pic includes the hindrance I've had.  That is Sandy the Arizona transplant.  No final weights other than the P-39 feels heavy compared to the Spitfire.  First flights at Tucson.  Later,  DOC Holliday
Title: Re: They are finally done - Spit & 39
Post by: Terry Bolin on March 05, 2008, 11:57:09 AM
Doc, You are truely a craftsman. VERY impressive! good job on everything. I didn't realize you were building the P-39, Is that from a set a plans? Who?
Look forward to seeing those in person!
T
Title: Re: They are finally done - Spit & 39
Post by: john e. holliday on March 05, 2008, 12:20:56 PM
Quote from: Terry Bolin on March 05, 2008, 11:57:09 AM
Doc, You are truely a craftsman. VERY impressive! good job on everything. I didn't realize you were building the P-39, Is that from a set a plans? Who?
Look forward to seeing those in person!
T

Terry, the Bill Simons P-39 is a Walter Umland kit.  Don't know if he plans on making anymore or not.  By the way the pictures make the planes look so much better.  You'll see when you see it in person.  At least I won't hide these behind the bush like I did the Brodak Nobler.  DOC Holliday
Title: Re: They are finally done - Spit & 39
Post by: Leester on March 05, 2008, 02:12:38 PM
Doc: I think they look great and I bet that they look great in person also.
Title: Re: They are finally done - Spit & 39
Post by: Bill Little on March 05, 2008, 02:56:56 PM
Hi Doc,

I think they are both gorgeous. y1  The Spit *might* be my favorite of the two!
Title: Re: They are finally done - Spit & 39
Post by: David Shad on March 05, 2008, 05:15:07 PM
The Spitfire is my favorite for sure...I have a P-39 unbuilt but may have to do a Spit first. Where can we get the plans for that one?
Title: Re: They are finally done - Spit & 39
Post by: Dennis Adamisin on March 05, 2008, 07:51:07 PM
Doc you are ready to let them have it with both barrels!  Jack told me last year that he thought the Spit might have been the best flyer of the bunch.  It certainly is a great looking bird.

Hoping we get a chance to fly together some time this summer...!
Title: Re: They are finally done - Spit & 39
Post by: Chris Edinger on March 05, 2008, 08:35:36 PM
Doc.... those are great looking warbirds... I like both of them and cant wait to see them fly  and I love your squadron Letters on the Spitfire... ... please let me know if you go north to fly them so I can come and watch..     Chris
Title: Re: They are finally done - Spit & 39
Post by: Randy Powell on March 05, 2008, 10:16:33 PM
Both look great, Doc. Can't wait to see them live in Tucson.
Title: Re: They are finally done - Spit & 39
Post by: Andrew Borgogna on March 06, 2008, 09:36:41 AM
Really nice Doc, will either or both be at VSC?
Andy