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Offline Leo Mehl

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New Rebel almost finished.
« on: February 15, 2009, 03:44:39 PM »
I have some issues with the fillets but almost ready to test fly. Just so I don't get any more remarks from the now famous judge I do have AMA numbers on it. I would also like to mention the wingtips are not squared off just so I don't get deducted 2 points. Hope to test fly next week. Picture enclosed!
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Offline Mark Scarborough

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Re: New Rebel almost finished.
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2009, 04:52:54 PM »
Hey Leo,
not bad for an old fart!
 y1 LL~
so like is the open cockpit so the pilot can get out in a hurry or what? I have to have closed canopies or my pilots all bail out on me for some reason?
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Re: New Rebel almost finished.
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2009, 08:07:02 PM »
Looks good Leo
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Re: New Rebel almost finished.
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2009, 08:23:53 PM »
I like this open canopy/built up aft fuse look at lot.

Not to mention the elliptical tips!!
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Re: New Rebel almost finished.
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2009, 08:56:07 PM »
I like it, Leo! Especially the open cockpit and wing tips. But I wish you'd stop picking on me...you're making me sleepy!  Z@@ZZZ Steve

PS: Whose AMA nummers are those?
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Re: New Rebel almost finished.
« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2009, 10:40:59 PM »
Quote from: Steve Helmick on February 15, 2009, 08:56:07 PM
I like it, Leo! Especially the open cockpit and wing tips. But I wish you'd stop picking on me...you're making me sleepy!  Z@@ZZZ Steve

PS: Whose AMA nummers are those?
Them be my numbers. and I am not the only one. Sorry about that but I couldn't resist. S?P S?P S?P HB~>
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Re: New Rebel almost finished.
« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2009, 10:46:57 PM »
Quote from: Mark Scarborough on February 15, 2009, 04:52:54 PM
Hey Leo,
not bad for an old fart!
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so like is the open cockpit so the pilot can get out in a hurry or what? I have to have closed canopies or my pilots all bail out on me for some reason?
Considering my brain if fried from the dope fumes and considering my age I am suprised I remember as much as I do about the original.
As for being an old fart. I earned that and I have the gray hair and Steve Helmick to proove good things come in old packages young feller. LL~ HB~> HB~> HB~>
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Re: New Rebel almost finished.
« Reply #7 on: February 16, 2009, 08:28:21 AM »
Leo, the plane looks great.  Wish I could see it in person.  Now, you better hope your judge is put on another circle.  He just may give you 10's all  the way thru as maneuver attempted but not good. n1 n1 n1  Anyway look forward to seeing everyone at VSC.  DOC Holliday
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Offline Leo Mehl

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Re: New Rebel almost finished.
« Reply #8 on: February 16, 2009, 03:54:34 PM »
New Rebel flies good. It needs a little nose weight and I need to fix fuel tank because it will not fill. I hate it when a boughten tank is not right. Picture to come. HB~> HB~>
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Re: New Rebel almost finished.
« Reply #9 on: February 16, 2009, 08:14:42 PM »
Cool plane...disregard all the old coot comments....keep up the good work! Good luck H^^
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Offline Mark Scarborough

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Re: New Rebel almost finished.
« Reply #10 on: February 16, 2009, 08:31:22 PM »
Leo,,
well bud,, I guess for bein so old and corrupted by paint fumes you do pretty good!
April is coming sooner than you think, lookign forward to the first contest this year pal,,,,
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Re: New Rebel almost finished.
« Reply #11 on: February 16, 2009, 08:54:38 PM »
Old flyer--New plane! Have new tank put in and will do some more flying at the end of the week. I still have to sand fillets and redo before they get to oily. Don't know yet what next project will be but now have a real good classic plane to fly.
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Re: New Rebel almost finished.
« Reply #12 on: February 16, 2009, 10:07:58 PM »
Leo,

Great Pumpkin!
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Re: New Rebel almost finished.
« Reply #13 on: February 17, 2009, 03:49:33 PM »
LEO and his TANKS.......It's a long story if he tells it...Real short If I tell it.. VD~ na# na#

I hope to see it FRIDAY as it will be my first day flying this year!  :o
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Re: New Rebel almost finished.
« Reply #14 on: February 17, 2009, 04:06:40 PM »
Nice looking airplane.

Who's the old codger? ;->

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