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Title: The Cutlass XL 2013
Post by: Derek Barry on May 02, 2013, 04:33:23 AM: Here it is, officially finished on May-1-2013. I should have finished the plane months ago but I got sidetracked...

690 sq. in.

PA 65 with a Randy high torque quiet pipe.

13" 3 blade Mejzlik prop. (pitch: to be determined, currently 4.5)

62 oz.

Derek
Title: Re: The Cutlass XL 2013
Post by: Derek Barry on May 02, 2013, 04:35:06 AM: More pictures. Yes I do need to polish the spinner.

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Title: Re: The Cutlass XL 2013
Post by: Derek Barry on May 02, 2013, 04:37:16 AM: The second photo is a little blurry. Photo-Dale Barry

I went for a big contrast between the top and bottom. I think I got it.

Derek
Title: Re: The Cutlass XL 2013
Post by: john e. holliday on May 02, 2013, 08:30:55 AM: Bet it looks even better in person. I like it.
Title: Re: The Cutlass XL 2013
Post by: Bradley Walker on May 02, 2013, 08:36:23 AM: I hate you. Geez bro... Stop it already you are making everyone look bad!! ;D
Title: Re: The Cutlass XL 2013
Post by: Eric Viglione on May 02, 2013, 08:42:59 AM: Dude, your next plane needs to be monokote because I dont know how you will top this one.
Title: Re: The Cutlass XL 2013
Post by: Matt Colan on May 02, 2013, 09:00:43 AM: Don't even know how people are going to compete against a plane like that! I love it!!!
Title: Re: The Cutlass XL 2013
Post by: Derek Barry on May 02, 2013, 10:07:26 AM: Thanks guys for the kind words.

Derek
Title: Re: The Cutlass XL 2013
Post by: Jeff Traxler on May 02, 2013, 10:30:07 AM: Lookin'good Mr. B. Can't wait to see it live in person.It kinda makes me wanna put on some Judas Priest/Green Manolishi.That is truly a rockin' finish. y1 y1 H^^ H^^
Title: Re: The Cutlass XL 2013
Post by: Will Davis on May 02, 2013, 02:08:13 PM: Derek,

Looks real nice, great job on the paint layout, very tasteful and different, hope to see it this weekend,
Title: Re: The Cutlass XL 2013
Post by: Paul Walker on May 02, 2013, 02:28:29 PM: Dude......you need to spray 8 more ounces of clear on it. It's just to light. VD~

Very nice work Derek. Now, let Dave, Billy and me go over it in the motel at the Nats this year. We WILL fix you up once again! VD~ VD~
Title: Re: The Cutlass XL 2013
Post by: Bill Little on May 02, 2013, 02:55:21 PM: Ya done good, Little Buddy! That is awesome, simply awesome.

Don't know if we will get to see y'all this weekend, our Granddaughter has here ballet recital this weekend and Aaron has her every weekend at his house.
Hoping to at least drive up for one day!

Take care and have a safe trip.

BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM
Title: Re: The Cutlass XL 2013
Post by: Randy Ryan on May 02, 2013, 06:50:05 PM: Stunning Derek!!! Beautiful!!!!
Title: Re: The Cutlass XL 2013
Post by: Derek Barry on May 03, 2013, 04:28:38 AM: Quote from: Paul Walker on May 02, 2013, 02:28:29 PM
Dude......you need to spray 8 more ounces of clear on it. It's just to light. VD~

Very nice work Derek. Now, let Dave, Billy and me go over it in the motel at the Nats this year. We WILL fix you up once again! VD~ VD~

Well, as long as you "fix" like you did the Dreadnought all those years ago...For some reason I don't think that is the "fix" you had in mind. ;)

Thanks Paul!

Derek
Title: Re: The Cutlass XL 2013
Post by: Derek Barry on May 03, 2013, 04:38:33 AM: Jeff, Will, Bill, Randy,

Thanks guys. I am glad that you like the plane. I cant wait to fly it. Hopefully there will be some good air at Huntersville.

Derek
Title: Re: The Cutlass XL 2013
Post by: Will Davis on May 03, 2013, 05:34:33 AM: Derek,

The weather looks great for the weekend
Title: Re: The Cutlass XL 2013
Post by: PJ Rowland on May 03, 2013, 06:34:15 PM: Another amazing job Derek.. Well done.
Title: Re: The Cutlass XL 2013
Post by: Jason Greer on May 03, 2013, 09:14:54 PM: Really awesome job Derek. You are a true artist! I will be embarrassed to place my model in the 180 building with yours in Muncie!

Jason
Title: Re: The Cutlass XL 2013
Post by: Paul Taylor on May 03, 2013, 10:27:48 PM: That pops!
I been watching the progress on FB.

Too cool!