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A picture of a plane that my son and I built.
« on: July 15, 2007, 07:13:54 PM »
It did not last over night. Hi tide got it.

We did have fun.

We went to the beach a few weeks ago.

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Re: A picture of a plane that my son and I built.
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2007, 08:33:46 PM »
Very nice.  THe finish is a little "grainy", but nothing some "sanding" won't fix! LL~

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Re: A picture of a plane that my son and I built.
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2007, 09:37:39 PM »
I think you got the wrong meaning of  "sanding your plane"

In the battle of airplane versus ground, the ground is yet to lose

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Re: A picture of a plane that my son and I built.
« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2007, 11:06:59 PM »
What did you name it, True Grit?   LL~ LL~
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Re: A picture of a plane that my son and I built.
« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2007, 05:51:06 AM »
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Need more information on the "Prop".  Diameter, pitch  and rpm.  LOL
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Re: A picture of a plane that my son and I built.
« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2007, 06:42:38 AM »
I've had a plane or two myself that didn't last overnight...

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Re: A picture of a plane that my son and I built.
« Reply #6 on: July 16, 2007, 08:28:53 AM »
Thanks guys,
Ryan wanted to paint it but did not think that would go over well.

It would not stunt cause I think we needed a better prop. We found a rod from out stunt kite and used it as a prop. Power was a sand crab with duel pinchers. I think we needed a blue crab, but then I am no crab expert. I do like blue engines. Oil content was a little thin, I think we needed to use SPF 30.
The airfoil was a little thick. We tried to "sand" it down but the LE kept breaking off.

Fun was had by all.

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Re: A picture of a plane that my son and I built.
« Reply #7 on: July 16, 2007, 08:53:49 AM »
   Rootbeard---  It don't look like a Bi-Slob!!!     How has the Slob survuved so far?

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Re: A picture of a plane that my son and I built.
« Reply #8 on: July 16, 2007, 01:21:29 PM »
All kidding aside, nothing is better tha building with your son. Nice plane for nice memories. Keep it up y1 y1 y1 H^^

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Re: A picture of a plane that my son and I built.
« Reply #9 on: July 16, 2007, 05:23:35 PM »
The landing gear seems a bit short.  But other than that I like it.
Do you have plans.  Maybe a kit would be in order.
I bet the local cats love it.    LL~
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Re: A picture of a plane that my son and I built.
« Reply #10 on: July 16, 2007, 11:09:35 PM »
Is that a lifting airfoil or a sinking airfoil? LL~ LL~ LL~ LL~ LL~ LL~ LL~ HB~>

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Re: A picture of a plane that my son and I built.
« Reply #11 on: July 22, 2007, 06:20:28 PM »
Paul:
My wife & I were on the beach at Warren Dunes (MI) today.  Wanted to duplicate your building feat but something intervened...   %^@
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Re: A picture of a plane that my son and I built.
« Reply #12 on: July 22, 2007, 11:15:47 PM »
LOL LL~

Dennis,
I think that is the wrong kind of sand maybe?

Not sure I ever saw a gator fly???

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Re: A picture of a plane that my son and I built.
« Reply #13 on: July 23, 2007, 01:10:16 AM »
LOL LL~

Dennis,
I think that is the wrong kind of sand maybe?

Not sure I ever saw a gator fly???

Paul
Looks like the picture I used to have pasted on my paper cutter. Something about not making him mad. HB~> HB~> HB~> HB~>

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Re: A picture of a plane that my son and I built.
« Reply #14 on: July 23, 2007, 09:04:36 AM »
LOL LL~

Dennis,
I think that is the wrong kind of sand maybe?

Not sure I ever saw a gator fly???

Paul Z@@ZZZ

Well, if you've seen a horse fly, why not a gator? (Sorry, I just can't stop myself on these kinds of things.)
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Re: A picture of a plane that my son and I built.
« Reply #15 on: July 23, 2007, 10:55:27 AM »
To paraphrase one of the songs from Dumbo:

"Well I think I've seen, most everything
When I see a alligator Fly"
 #^
Actually there was a RC Pattern bird called Gator...
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