In - Process Project
Mach 1
In early March 2007 I started the scratch building of two Mach 1 planes. I had always kept a set of plans that Norm Page had given me right after the 1972 Masters in Huntsville. With the formation of the Ballistic Pattern Association, I decided it would be a good time to try to build one to have ready. However I am building two of these, which makes sense to me, because it is just as easy to work on two at the same time as doing one then later starting another. At this point I am rushing to have at least one primed before the August event.
Templates made from plans
Before and after picture of the fuselage
The in between process of shaping the blocks - lots of balsa removed with the planer
Fuselage and stab glassed with 1/4 oz. fiberglass
All the small (time consuming) pieces ready for glassing
Wing constructed and prepped for retract and aileron servos
Checking alignment
Below is a picture of Norm Page taken from 1972 US Team Selection official program book
2007 Winter Project
I will be starting on completing my new BVM Bandit.
Finished Projects
The P47 is scheduled for maidenflight before the October 2007 WarBird
The new B25 "Executive Sweet" is scheduled for maidenflight sometime this year
Close up of "Executive Sweet"
Still have the "Yellow rose"
Stay tuned for the next "Model Happening."