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Offline Randy Powell

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Re: Refinishing the Slider
« Reply #100 on: January 03, 2016, 04:05:54 PM »
So, I shot the clear today. Note to self: If shooting clear, remember to turn the compressor back on after it's charged. Sheesh!

Oh well. Just beat the snow and shot the clear in 29F temps. But it's done. Now I'm going to be doing some sanding and polishing. Joy.
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Re: Refinishing the Slider
« Reply #101 on: January 12, 2016, 07:09:33 PM »

 How's it going here Randy?
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Re: Refinishing the Slider
« Reply #102 on: January 12, 2016, 07:58:27 PM »
Don't rush him,  otherwise  may slow down LL~ LL~ LL~
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Re: Refinishing the Slider
« Reply #103 on: January 13, 2016, 04:42:46 PM »
It's done. Just putting the pieces together. A bit of soldering to do then it will be ready to fly. I'll take a pic and post it in a day or so. Sinus infection slowed me down.
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Re: Refinishing the Slider
« Reply #104 on: January 13, 2016, 07:03:46 PM »
OK, here's a pic. Just the leadouts to wrap.
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Re: Refinishing the Slider
« Reply #105 on: January 13, 2016, 08:36:10 PM »
Slick! Looks more like a new plane than a refinish. The only thing better would be if it lost weight and flys better too.
Waiting for the thaw and a flight report next. Congrats Randy.
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Re: Refinishing the Slider
« Reply #106 on: January 13, 2016, 08:45:29 PM »
Quote from: Randy Powell on January 13, 2016, 07:03:46 PM
OK, here's a pic. Just the leadouts to wrap.

 Looks great, too bad the colors don't come through well here though. I think I like this scheme better than the first.  y1
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Re: Refinishing the Slider
« Reply #107 on: January 13, 2016, 10:06:39 PM »
its pretty sharp Randy, now to make sure she still flies as good as before,,
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Re: Refinishing the Slider
« Reply #108 on: January 14, 2016, 09:29:55 AM »
Well, it wandered around like a drunken sailor in level flight before. I THINK I found the problem and fixed it. Guess we'll see. It was killer in maneuvers and presented well. So, with the new clothes, hopefully it will go well.
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Re: Refinishing the Slider
« Reply #109 on: January 14, 2016, 07:58:16 PM »

 How does the weight compare to the first go-round?
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Re: Refinishing the Slider
« Reply #110 on: January 14, 2016, 09:09:06 PM »
I lost about a 1/4oz. Go figure. About 63oz ready to fly with battery.
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Re: Refinishing the Slider
« Reply #111 on: January 14, 2016, 09:20:44 PM »

 Cool, sounds like the effort should pay off then, and a fairly easy way to end up with a "new" airplane.
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Re: Refinishing the Slider
« Reply #112 on: January 15, 2016, 10:27:07 AM »
Randy, I like the colors and the scheme.   You are an artist. H^^
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Re: Refinishing the Slider
« Reply #113 on: January 17, 2016, 10:32:23 PM »
Thanks, Doc. It will look pretty good in the air and as long as you don't get closer than 5 feet, it will look good on the ground.
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