Author / Post drice Lifetime Site Supporter Passed Away December 2016 Joined: December/29/2010 United States Posts: 7282 IP Logged Posted: November/29/2014 at 9:23pm  Quote   I just finished up my most recent diversion...a Pietenpol from Steven's Aero...LINKY... This isn't Big Scale. This isn't Show Scale. This is Scale for the Fun of it. It's only about a 24" wing span. I saved a little weight by using hand-made spoke wheels from THESE GUYS...the tires are balsa: And they weigh close to nothing: Weight is everything on a plane like this, so every gram counts. In the end...the all-up weight came in at 50g: I absolutely love these little Stevens Aero kits. I've never seen laser cutting so crips, nor have I seen such perfect wood selection. Everything fits together with absolute perfection...and everything you see here comes from Stevens. The radiator and engine/exhaust are all part of the kit, as are the pilot figures. The only change I made was the wheels. Should be a great little flyer. This is the 3rd Stevens kit I've finished. The other 2 were just as perfect to build...and they both fly great. I can't recommend them highly enough. __________________ Don Building: Ziroli F4U Flying: Nuthin' Queue: Bates F8F; Robart P47, AMR 33% Waco Sunny San Diego   Back to Top  Printer Friendly Version  Profile  Search    Steve_O Site Supporter Joined: October/29/2004 United States Posts: 3485 IP Logged Posted: November/30/2014 at 11:33am  Quote   Cool Don. But 50 grams. Why so much? __________________ www.LeisureRcModels.com 50% Smith Miniplane (2) Extra 300's BUSA: Eindecker, SE5a, D-VII Ziroli: Skyraider, Stuka GP Ryan STA Building: Ziroli P-40 Warhawk Reidsville, NC   Back to Top  Printer Friendly Version  Profile  Search  Web    Easytiger Models Basic Member Joined: May/14/2009 United States Posts: 447 IP Logged Posted: November/30/2014 at 12:07pm  Quote   Very cute, very nice! Carve something to cover up those white nylon gears, or at least paint them silver or something! Nice job... __________________ Easytigermodels.com Not doing RCSB anymore, but if I can help you in any way, contact info@easytigermodels.com, check my facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EasytigerModels, lots of new builds!   Back to Top  Printer Friendly Version  Profile  Search    Easytiger Models Basic Member Joined: May/14/2009 United States Posts: 447 IP Logged Posted: November/30/2014 at 12:09pm  Quote   Those wheels look great, and they are a steal at $29 a pair... __________________ Easytigermodels.com Not doing RCSB anymore, but if I can help you in any way, contact info@easytigermodels.com, check my facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EasytigerModels, lots of new builds!   Back to Top  Printer Friendly Version  Profile  Search    ARUP Lifetime Site Supporter Joined: December/10/2009 United States Posts: 1600 IP Logged Posted: December/29/2014 at 10:08pm  Quote   Uh... Don... I saw those exact same fingerprints at the post office! Neat little airplane. Perfect for the dawn or dusk flights!   Back to Top  Printer Friendly Version  Profile  Search    foodstick Lifetime Site Supporter Joined: November/22/2007 United States Posts: 1952 IP Logged Posted: April/13/2015 at 9:06pm  Quote   Every time I see one of these amazing little planes , I think how could they not have found a better way to mount the radiator ! It would be so depressing to have such a nice flier with that wall right out in front of your view.....   Back to Top  Printer Friendly Version  Profile  Search

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