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John M Oshust | Guillows Series 800 - Sopwith Camel | Build | 16-May-07 21:38 |  |
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Rigging, another great hing about bi-planes. Boris and Yegor watched as I perfected the technique. I tried a string, but floral arrangement wire was a success! Each side received two strands. A lot yet to do but Uncle Carlo slowed me down! |
simpleflyer | Guillows Series 600 - Piper Cub 95 | Build | 16-May-07 16:29 |  |
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Tail surfaces framed. The die cut wood in our kit was very light, almost fragile. But the stripwood was firm. If, built carefully, it should be a good flier. |
John M Oshust | Guillows Series 800 - Sopwith Camel | Build | 15-May-07 20:35 |  |
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Mortice and tennon joints hold the popsicle stuts to the roof flashing tennons in the wings, |
John M Oshust | Guillows Series 800 - Sopwith Camel | Build | 15-May-07 20:31 |  |
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Tomorrows task is to tie the upper and lower wing ailerons together or start the rigging. |
John M Oshust | Guillows Series 800 - Sopwith Camel | Build | 15-May-07 20:30 |  |
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Upper wing permanently mounted with Epoxy. Boris and Yegor are satisfied with the strength and symmetry. |
John M Oshust | Guillows Series 800 - Sopwith Camel | Aerial | 15-May-07 09:37 |  |
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Aileron hinges, contol cables and cranks installed, now to permanently attach the upper wing. |