Sparky's Ares build thread search

[Dennis Vander Kuur]

I have been trying to find the thread(s) where Sparky gives details of him building an Ares. Using the forum search function I've found pictures of his Ares canopy installation in the building tips section but that's all I could find. Does anyone know when the thread was posted or could someone post a link to it? Thanks for any help.
DennisV

[wwwarbird]

 The plane I'm thinking of was a light blue one with dark blue and some other trim. I don't know if this helps but I think that was like 3 or 4 years ago, right around Christmas time. Something like a 21 day build, or even less, from start to finish during a Christmas vacation from his work.

[Leester]

Looked something like this     Walter Umland use to have a slide show of the build, maybe contact him and see if he still has it tucked away somewhere.

[RC Storick]

I have been trying to find the thread(s) where Sparky gives details of him building an Ares. Using the forum search function I've found pictures of his Ares canopy installation in the building tips section but that's all I could find. Does anyone know when the thread was posted or could someone post a link to it? Thanks for any help.
DennisV

You should be flying it

[john e. holliday]

Just came from Walter's site and do not see the Ares listed.  Haven't checked Bill Sawyer's site yet.  Also do a search over on SSW(Stuka Stunt Works).  There are some builds over there.   

[Dennis Vander Kuur]

Leester,
Thanks for the pictures. That is the plane I am referring to. I got it from Sparky last year. It has some minor hanger rash damage and I thought it would be helpful to review the construction article/pictures for the types of paint/materials that were used before attempting any repairs.
DennisV


Sparky,
I would like to fly it. However, I don't currently have a PA .40 Ultralite engine like what was originally installed in the model. It is such a beautiful plane that I don't want to butcher it up by putting in a different engine. Eventually I will get the engine it needs. For now it is safely tucked away in my shop where I can readily admire it  .
DennisV

[wwwarbird]

This is from Randy Smith's Aero Products link right off the forum here Dennis. Take your pick and you can have it ready for Polk City! 


Special on Engines Combos
Buy pipe, header with the engine and get an
extra 10% Off on those 2 items
PA type Needle Valve assemblies most all sizes $16.95
     
       Item Engine only List Price Sale Price
Precision Aero 40 R.E. Pipe/muffler $369.95 $319.95
Precision Aero 40 S.E. Muffler/pipe $369.95 $319.95
Precision Aero 51 R.E. Pipe/muffler $389.95 $339.95
Precision Aero 51 S.E. Muffler/pipe $389.95 $339.95
Precision Aero 61 S.E. $419.95 $369.95
Precision Aero 65 S.E. $439.95 $379.95
Merlin series Precision Aero 75 R.E. $459.95 $399.00
Rear exhaust mufflers all 40-65 engines with Hi-temp Viton seal, uses any 3\4 inch header (not included) n/a $42.95
Merlin series PA 40 Ultra lite R.E $369.95 $319.95
New HEADER Mufflers for most all engines n/a $39.95
 

[Leester]

Doc, I did a SSW search and Walter had a link to the slide show. It is no longer active.