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Offline Leonard Bourel

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Len's new ride for the Nats and the Worlds
« on: June 28, 2024, 02:53:29 PM »
Finally finished the Carvanta.  PA 75 on pipe. 71.9 ounces.  Test flights to come.

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Re: Len's new ride for the Nats and the Worlds
« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2024, 02:54:30 PM »
Second photo of Carvanta

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Re: Len's new ride for the Nats and the Worlds
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2024, 02:55:04 PM »
Third photo of Carvanta

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Re: Len's new ride for the Nats and the Worlds
« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2024, 04:01:44 PM »
Hi Len

That’s looking really good!  Hope you get lots of flight time in the next month!

GOOD LUCK!
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Re: Len's new ride for the Nats and the Worlds
« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2024, 04:25:12 PM »
Very nice Len!

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Re: Len's new ride for the Nats and the Worlds
« Reply #5 on: June 28, 2024, 04:44:58 PM »
Hey Len, looks really good! Best of luck with it!
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Re: Len's new ride for the Nats and the Worlds
« Reply #6 on: June 28, 2024, 06:55:43 PM »
Well done Len!

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Re: Len's new ride for the Nats and the Worlds
« Reply #7 on: June 29, 2024, 05:20:50 AM »
Len, nice ship! What kind of paint did you use? All the best at the Nats & Worlds!

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Re: Len's new ride for the Nats and the Worlds
« Reply #8 on: June 29, 2024, 06:02:38 AM »
Lookin' good. Len!

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Re: Len's new ride for the Nats and the Worlds
« Reply #9 on: June 29, 2024, 07:45:36 AM »
A unique paint scheme for sure.

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Re: Len's new ride for the Nats and the Worlds
« Reply #10 on: June 29, 2024, 08:16:23 AM »
Thanks for all the nice comments guys. Just waiting for some good air and no rain for a maiden. Hey Kevin The finish is all custom blended Brodak and Randolphs dope then rubbed with Meguiars ultimate compound Then Meguires ultimate polish then a light coat of Meguires gold class Carnuba paste wax.
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Re: Len's new ride for the Nats and the Worlds
« Reply #11 on: June 29, 2024, 08:52:53 AM »
Are the diamond shapes on the aft fuselage indented?

Love the color!  Good luck at Worlds - Ken
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Re: Len's new ride for the Nats and the Worlds
« Reply #12 on: June 29, 2024, 06:45:32 PM »
Hey Ken Yes the side scoops are moulded same as Windys Novanta.

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Re: Len's new ride for the Nats and the Worlds
« Reply #13 on: June 29, 2024, 07:09:08 PM »
Hey Ken Yes the side scoops are moulded same as Windys Novanta.

I thought it looked like some Windy influence. 👍🏼

Looks great Len.

Wonder who helped you pick out the colors. 🤣
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Re: Len's new ride for the Nats and the Worlds
« Reply #14 on: June 30, 2024, 09:24:49 AM »
Ya Paul, there is lots of Windy influence in this plane.  Not only did Naomi help pick the colours, she helped mix them too. 

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Re: Len's new ride for the Nats and the Worlds
« Reply #15 on: June 30, 2024, 09:51:56 AM »
Hey Ken Yes the side scoops are moulded same as Windys Novanta.
Do they have any aerodynamic effect?  I can see them as giving some yaw and pitch stabilization by adding some well-placed drag.  Or not.
Curious, I am thinking of adding them to Endgame IV.

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Re: Len's new ride for the Nats and the Worlds
« Reply #16 on: June 30, 2024, 01:40:44 PM »
Hay Lenny, That's a really Sharp Ship! Hope it performs well for you and get's you a place on the podium! Say Hi to Naomi for us!

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Re: Len's new ride for the Nats and the Worlds
« Reply #17 on: June 30, 2024, 07:31:10 PM »
Piped PA75. What a beast! H^^

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Re: Len's new ride for the Nats and the Worlds
« Reply #18 on: July 01, 2024, 09:21:33 AM »
Looks really sharp Len!

For some reason I'm craving
an icy can of Grape Crush.....

Hello to Naomi too.

Cheers! - K.

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