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Hangar	Aircraft	Category	Date	Preview
John M Oshust	Scratch Built Polikarpov I-16 Rata	Parked	20-Mar-08 14:27
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Perhaps some tweaking before final paint but I think this finish will pass muster...at least I hope it does!
John M Oshust	Scratch Built Polikarpov I-16 Rata	Build	20-Mar-08 14:25
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SW...I had one small spot on the Al cowl ripple like your wings did....why I am not knowing!
John M Oshust	Scratch Built Polikarpov I-16 Rata	Build	20-Mar-08 14:23
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After this go roung I think the Rat is ready for paint.
John M Oshust	Scratch Built Polikarpov I-16 Rata	Build	19-Mar-08 18:54
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popy...and those interested...shrink tubing!
John M Oshust	Scratch Built Polikarpov I-16 Rata	Build	19-Mar-08 18:09
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I have been so focused on the fuse that I forgot that I needed wings and wing tips. I finished covering the wings and laminated some tips.
John M Oshust	Scratch Built Polikarpov I-16 Rata	Build	19-Mar-08 13:03
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The Rat is getting there. While the primer on the fuse dries I will address the feathers.

Hangar	Aircraft	Category	Date	Preview
John M Oshust	Scratch Built Polikarpov I-16 Rata	Build	19-Mar-08 13:01
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The "Rat's" second body treatment and spritz of primer.
John M Oshust	Scratch Built Polikarpov I-16 Rata	Build	17-Mar-08 18:52
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Vents open! For Spring! BTW here in the NE St Pat's day is a big thing....Happy St. Pat's Day to all. Off for croned beff and cabbage and some suds!
John M Oshust	Scratch Built Polikarpov I-16 Rata	Build	17-Mar-08 18:50
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Godfrey Danile it WORKED...vents closed!
John M Oshust	Scratch Built Polikarpov I-16 Rata	Build	17-Mar-08 18:07
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c- 22 the Aluminum cowl front will be glued in place. The vent ring can rotate underneath allowing for temp.control in the harsh Russian winters. You may have noticed that the RAT has a coat of white primer.
John M Oshust	Scratch Built Polikarpov I-16 Rata	Build	17-Mar-08 18:03
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The parts seem to fit.
John M Oshust	Scratch Built Polikarpov I-16 Rata	Build	17-Mar-08 18:01
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Part c -20...will rotate on the wooden hub c-21, allowing the engi8ne vents to close or open. Why the part numbers...because I just named and designed them!

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