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Title: My new Caprice
Post by: Rick Bollinger on May 02, 2017, 12:22:14 PM

I was going to wait till I got some clear on it but couldn't. Anyway this is my winter project. Scratch built except the Christ Rigotti wing cores. My first and WOW kits are much easier. Ro-Jett 40 for power and Tom Morris controls. I am flying intermediate but wanted a classic bird for the Nats. I figured if I was going to be there watching that week I might as well fly a extra event. Gotta learn sometime and figured I would learn a lot.

Title: Re: My new Caprice
Post by: Rick Bollinger on May 02, 2017, 12:28:51 PM

Another shot

Title: Re: My new Caprice
Post by: Skip Chernoff on May 02, 2017, 01:03:34 PM

Nice job Rick.Good luck with it.

Title: Re: My new Caprice
Post by: Randy Powell on May 02, 2017, 01:37:06 PM

Bob would love the colors.

Title: Re: My new Caprice
Post by: Steve Helmick on May 02, 2017, 05:24:19 PM

Nice! I think you're going to like it, if the RO-Jett .40 provides enough suds. Pete Peterson had a beautiful Caprice with an AT .36 that was really impressive. Luckily, the engine survived. Can't recall why it crashed, but that's the way it goes. Lack of line tension is usually the problem, caused by either turbulence or just pushing the luck too far when trim isn't perfect...don't do that! Try a TT 11 x 4.5" prop!  H^^ Steve

Title: Re: My new Caprice
Post by: Crist Rigotti on May 02, 2017, 07:34:10 PM

Very nice Rick.

Title: Re: My new Caprice
Post by: Larry Fruits on May 03, 2017, 01:15:34 AM

Really nice Rick. Hope it serves you well.
Looking forward to seeing it at the Nat's.
 
Larry Fruits

Title: Re: My new Caprice
Post by: tom creasey on May 03, 2017, 05:25:47 AM

   Good Job Rick........Bob Hunt will appreciate in honoring him and his Caprice......Can't wait to see it fly

Title: Re: My new Caprice
Post by: Rick Bollinger on May 03, 2017, 06:48:25 AM

Thanks everyone for the kind words. Today is clearcoat day pictures in a couple of days.

Title: Re: My new Caprice
Post by: john e. holliday on May 03, 2017, 10:19:24 AM

Well watch how much clear coat you put on.  Also don't try buffing it out too soon.  Plane looks great and I'm sure you will get lots of help at the NATS.  You will also learn a lot by just watching when the guys are busy.

Title: Re: My new Caprice
Post by: Rick Bollinger on May 04, 2017, 04:29:20 PM

Clearcoat is on and mocked up. I am happy with it. Still lots of room for improvement but each one is better than the last.

Title: Re: My new Caprice
Post by: Allan Perret on May 04, 2017, 05:48:27 PM

Looks great.