Author Topic: My new ride is almost ready for prime time (Read 3530 times)

John Miller · « **on:** July 19, 2011, 06:34:23 PM »

I finished the 2 Bits Bipe with the exception of the leadout ends today. It looks good, if you're standing 10 feet away. I had some paint problems, and finally decided I'll live with it.

It's a total take apart, and I've a sequence of about 50 pictures that detail the entire assembly process, but I'm not sure about posting the entire thing, so here're a few with the plane broke down into it's sub-assemblies, and a few of it assembled.

Wynn Robins · « **Reply #1 on:** July 19, 2011, 06:36:59 PM »

that's one of the coolest planes I've seen in a while....

still can't believe its film on the wings..... awesome job!!!!

wwwarbird · « **Reply #2 on:** July 19, 2011, 06:48:41 PM »

Adding a smoke system?

Clint Ormosen · « **Reply #3 on:** July 19, 2011, 10:18:08 PM »

Quote from: Wynn Robins on July 19, 2011, 06:36:59 PM

that's one of the coolest planes I've seen in a while....

Ditto! Also one of the fastest builds I've seen!
Looks great, John!

Douglas Ames · « **Reply #4 on:** July 19, 2011, 10:46:13 PM »

The paint scheme and color choices are awesome! Love the Green transparent `cote.
I assume all the effort for a take-down is for cross-country shipping (Airline?)

PJ Rowland · « **Reply #5 on:** July 20, 2011, 02:04:18 AM »

Another fine example of False Advertising.

" Two Bits Bipe "

That clearly breaks down in way more Bits

looks great in those colours. Ive always liked Yellow and white with contrasts.

John Sunderland · « **Reply #6 on:** July 20, 2011, 02:46:19 AM »

Whew! Very nice John!l

M Spencer · « **Reply #7 on:** July 20, 2011, 03:53:47 AM »

Excellent . etc . try & get some of the flying too , please .

Bill Ambrose · « **Reply #8 on:** July 20, 2011, 04:20:54 AM »

John,

That looks great! Quite a bit of engineering from a take-apart standpoint. I'm really interested in hearing the flight report. I hope it performs for you.

Bill Ambrose

PerttiMe · « **Reply #9 on:** July 20, 2011, 04:36:05 AM »

Quote from: wwwarbird on July 19, 2011, 06:48:41 PM

Adding a smoke system?

In the finishing thread, a Stalker brand smoke system is mentioned

Derek Barry · « **Reply #10 on:** July 20, 2011, 04:49:44 AM »

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!

john e. holliday · « **Reply #11 on:** July 20, 2011, 07:52:38 AM »

Looks great. Now how long does it take to remember what goes where so it is flyable? I imagine tear down takes less time. Hope it flies as well as it looks.

Ron Merrill · « **Reply #12 on:** July 20, 2011, 08:58:50 AM »

BEAUTIFUL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #13 on:** July 20, 2011, 10:18:47 AM »

John,
I like a lot of the innovations in take apart and general design, I look forward to your flight reports,, As you know, biplanes are a secret passion of mine as well

Will Hinton · « **Reply #14 on:** July 20, 2011, 11:54:27 AM »

John, this isn't just above and beyond; this is WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYY above and beyond. Simply gorgeous. I'm almost like Mark - the difference is that my passion isn't a secret! I am drooling and slobbering here, just shorted out the keyboard.
Now...please go fly it.

W.D. Roland · « **Reply #15 on:** July 20, 2011, 12:09:04 PM »

John that is cool!

Waiting to hear how well it flies.

David

Peter Nevai · « **Reply #16 on:** July 20, 2011, 01:15:51 PM »

Kudos and Accolades.

One of the few departures from the slab sided Nobleresque CLPA designs. It's nice to see something that has not be done, over done, and cloned countless times.

Hey Mister! You gonna fix that busted up airplane or can I have it?

John Miller · « **Reply #17 on:** July 20, 2011, 01:19:51 PM »

Quote from: Douglas Ames on July 19, 2011, 10:46:13 PM

The paint scheme and color choices are awesome! Love the Green transparent `cote.
I assume all the effort for a take-down is for cross-country shipping (Airline?)

Well, yes that's part of it. The other part is to allow easy modifications should actual experience show a need for a change to make it perform better. All the parts are replacable this way.

Matt Colan · « **Reply #18 on:** July 20, 2011, 02:37:48 PM »

VERRRRYYYYYY COOOOOLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!

Peter Nevai · « **Reply #19 on:** July 20, 2011, 02:58:30 PM »

Ok John, I just noticed the incorporated trans film finish on the wings..........Ok, I got your number, stealing my thoghts on the finish I'm going to put on the pathfinder. I see, so this is gonna be war.

Joe Gilbert · « **Reply #20 on:** July 20, 2011, 03:24:04 PM »

That rascle is BAD to the bone, Well done John!

John Miller · « **Reply #21 on:** July 21, 2011, 07:22:25 PM »

Quote from: Peter Nevai on July 20, 2011, 02:58:30 PM

Ok John, I just noticed the incorporated trans film finish on the wings..........Ok, I got your number, stealing my thoghts on the finish I'm going to put on the pathfinder. I see, so this is gonna be war.

I was hoping you didn't see that

I almost tried something even trickier, I considered using trans blue on the top surfaces, and trans yellow on the bottom sides. I thought the green sparkle when looking through the panels would have been a treat.

John Sunderland · « **Reply #22 on:** July 21, 2011, 07:40:40 PM »

May we assume you are going flying this weekend?

Cant wait for the flight report!

John Miller · « **Reply #23 on:** July 21, 2011, 09:08:47 PM »

In a word, YES. I'm really gettin' pumped, and worried. Like, did I forget anything?

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John Sunderland · « **Reply #24 on:** July 21, 2011, 09:39:35 PM »

Quote from: John Miller on July 21, 2011, 09:08:47 PM

In a word, YES. I'm really gettin' pumped, and worried. Like, did I forget anything??

That thought process sounds familiar!

Of course it would help refresh my memory a little if I got off my ass and built something. I was intrigued the minute I saw the plans you laid out. Looks like she finished up as purty as the plans.

John Miller · « **Reply #25 on:** July 23, 2011, 11:36:08 AM »

Tomorrow is the day. I built and finished a Ted handle just for this plane.

Allen Brickhaus · « **Reply #26 on:** July 23, 2011, 01:09:38 PM »

"Another fine mess you've gotten us into Ollie" Now I WANT one?

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Sheesh, always lengthening my building list John!!!!!!

Allen Brickhaus

John Miller · « **Reply #27 on:** July 23, 2011, 01:45:46 PM »

Thanks Allen. Here's to successful first flights.

Eric Viglione · « **Reply #28 on:** July 23, 2011, 02:20:09 PM »

John, you are too cool for school! I'll be checking the forum tomorrow for a flight report for sure! Now don't rush things and push it too hard if there are any issues...live to fight another day and take her home intact.
All my best,
EricV

Larry Cunningham · « **Reply #29 on:** July 23, 2011, 04:41:04 PM »

Hi John,

Great looking model and I also like the Ted handle you built for it. ;->

Now, do you have a matching flight uniform as well? It goes without saying
that Two Bits Bipe Team must all be in matching outfits..

Good job.

L.

"How glorious it is - and also how painful - to be an exception." -Alfred de Musset

Will Hinton · « **Reply #30 on:** July 23, 2011, 05:22:23 PM »

Hey John, I get mine before Brickhaus!!!

Author Topic: My new ride is almost ready for prime time (Read 3530 times)

Eric Viglione