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Title: Continental XL Flying pics
Post by: RC Storick on July 05, 2008, 10:32:38 PM
Here is a couple shots from today. The airplane looks good in the air. I hope to have this all trimmed out by this Monday. Working everyday. Its so close.

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Title: Re: Continental XL Flying pics
Post by: Randy Powell on July 05, 2008, 11:54:50 PM
Robert,

Looks good. I'd imagine it presents well in the air. Sure is a big plane.
Title: Re: Continental XL Flying pics
Post by: Richard Grogan on July 06, 2008, 12:03:56 AM
 H^^ Hats Off! Great looking ship Robert. Hopefully it will make front row at the NATs this year.. it should! HB~>
Good Luck
Title: Re: Continental XL Flying pics
Post by: john e. holliday on July 06, 2008, 07:35:22 AM
Still looks great.  DOC Holliday
Title: Re: Continental XL Flying pics
Post by: wwwarbird on July 06, 2008, 09:59:20 AM
Nice! GREAT looking model, and I really like the added details. The PA logo made to look like the Rolls Royce Merlin logo is a way cool touch! y1
Title: Re: Continental XL Flying pics
Post by: Larry Cunningham on July 06, 2008, 05:37:20 PM
Very nice model, and I'm sure it flies well. The Conti paint scheme is rather
smart; it looks like a lot of work.

I've wondered about a piped ship without the tall fuselage and shoulder wing,
making it possible to get more of a "Continental" or "Cobra" or "Roadrunner"
look. I think it can be done, with the wing built as take off panels, with a special
shaped spar that would clear the pipe..

A lot of trouble of course, for a dubious goal. But still, it would be interesting to
see the beautiful old classic ships with the long narrow fuselages, actually powered
by modern piped engines..

L.

"The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make
one." -Elbert Hubbard

Title: Re: Continental XL Flying pics
Post by: Bryan Higgins on July 07, 2008, 10:35:39 PM
Nice looking Continental Robert, Good luck at the NATS.

                                                          Bryan

                                                               
Title: Re: Continental XL Flying pics
Post by: Doug Moon on July 07, 2008, 11:21:34 PM
Robert,

How did the SV-100 turn out?  That one looked great as well.
Title: Re: Continental XL Flying pics
Post by: RC Storick on July 08, 2008, 05:33:21 AM
It needs some trim. But it is fine.