I think the peel ply would have left a textured surface that would be difficult to sand out.bagarre wrote:Surprised you didnt try to vacuum bag it to help with the sanding.
27% 170B build
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Hey Arash-
Is that resin dry yet? Haven't heard anything in a LONG time!
Is that resin dry yet? Haven't heard anything in a LONG time!
Richard Pulley
2014-2016 TIC170A Past President
1951 170A, N1715D, s/n 20158, O-300D
2023 Best Original 170A at Sault Ste. Marie
Owned from 1973 to 1984.
Bought again in 2006 after 22 years.
It's not for sale!
2014-2016 TIC170A Past President
1951 170A, N1715D, s/n 20158, O-300D
2023 Best Original 170A at Sault Ste. Marie
Owned from 1973 to 1984.
Bought again in 2006 after 22 years.
It's not for sale!
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Re: 27% 170B build
We're all breathlessly waiting for an update, thanks.
Richard Pulley
2014-2016 TIC170A Past President
1951 170A, N1715D, s/n 20158, O-300D
2023 Best Original 170A at Sault Ste. Marie
Owned from 1973 to 1984.
Bought again in 2006 after 22 years.
It's not for sale!
2014-2016 TIC170A Past President
1951 170A, N1715D, s/n 20158, O-300D
2023 Best Original 170A at Sault Ste. Marie
Owned from 1973 to 1984.
Bought again in 2006 after 22 years.
It's not for sale!
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I was beginning to wonder who was going to get done first, you and your 27% build or Del on my 100% version.
Miles
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So.... If a 27% scale 170will fit in a 100% scale Vanagon, would a 100% scale 170 fit in a 370% Vanagon?
Miles
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“I envy no man that knows more than myself, but pity them that know less.”
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Re: 27% 170B build
you outta make some full-scale sets!
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50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
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50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
Re: 27% 170B build
Hey Aryana, what happened to that wonderful understanding wife that said you could build it in your house? huh?...lol welcome to real world....hahahaha
52' C-170B N2713D Ser #25255
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Doug
Re: 27% 170B build
Don't fool around and give her time to change her mind!
'53 B-model N146YS SN:25713
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
Re: 27% 170B build
I second that Aryana. Call a Realtor today!gahorn wrote:Don't fool around and give her time to change her mind!
52' C-170B N2713D Ser #25255
Doug
Doug
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Some of those interior pics look like an actual airplane with a balsa interior!
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Arash-
I really like the look of the plane with no struts. Too bad Cessna didn't make a cantilevered wing on the 170. I know, I know, it was to save weight and money, but it does look better.
I really like the look of the plane with no struts. Too bad Cessna didn't make a cantilevered wing on the 170. I know, I know, it was to save weight and money, but it does look better.
Richard Pulley
2014-2016 TIC170A Past President
1951 170A, N1715D, s/n 20158, O-300D
2023 Best Original 170A at Sault Ste. Marie
Owned from 1973 to 1984.
Bought again in 2006 after 22 years.
It's not for sale!
2014-2016 TIC170A Past President
1951 170A, N1715D, s/n 20158, O-300D
2023 Best Original 170A at Sault Ste. Marie
Owned from 1973 to 1984.
Bought again in 2006 after 22 years.
It's not for sale!
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Re: 27% 170B build
Aryana wrote: The airframe weight as of now is 20.0 lbs, but that doesn't include:
Engine & prop (5.2 lbs)
Cowl (0.6 lbs)
Receiver & batteries (???)
So we're at 25.8 lbs so far and I'm targeting 30 lbs so things are on track
Don't forget the unuseable fuel at 6lb/gal !
Richard Pulley
2014-2016 TIC170A Past President
1951 170A, N1715D, s/n 20158, O-300D
2023 Best Original 170A at Sault Ste. Marie
Owned from 1973 to 1984.
Bought again in 2006 after 22 years.
It's not for sale!
2014-2016 TIC170A Past President
1951 170A, N1715D, s/n 20158, O-300D
2023 Best Original 170A at Sault Ste. Marie
Owned from 1973 to 1984.
Bought again in 2006 after 22 years.
It's not for sale!
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Re: 27% 170B build
That nice look is at the expense of interior head room though, always a compromise somewhere.Aryana wrote:I agree Richard. I'm always envious of 190/195 and 177 owners when I see how much less obstructed their underwing area is.
I still can't believe you are actually going to fly that work of art!
Richard Pulley
2014-2016 TIC170A Past President
1951 170A, N1715D, s/n 20158, O-300D
2023 Best Original 170A at Sault Ste. Marie
Owned from 1973 to 1984.
Bought again in 2006 after 22 years.
It's not for sale!
2014-2016 TIC170A Past President
1951 170A, N1715D, s/n 20158, O-300D
2023 Best Original 170A at Sault Ste. Marie
Owned from 1973 to 1984.
Bought again in 2006 after 22 years.
It's not for sale!
Re: 27% 170B build
I was thinking the same thing -- wish we could have the cantilever wing on the 170. But, like Richard said, there are compromises. This latest service letter for the Cardinal makes one thankful for the simplicity of the 170 wing design.Aryana wrote:I agree Richard. I'm always envious of 190/195 and 177 owners when I see how much less obstructed their underwing area is.
Arash, beautiful work. That is one large airplane! Seems to me that it would only be a little more work to build a Falco. Some good deals to be had there as it looks like Sequoia is out of business. In all your spare time you could have a side business completing Falco's, Vari Viggen's, etc. gathering dust in basements and garages!
Gary
Re: 27% 170B build
I'm looking forward to the YouTube video of the first flight with test pilot Felix the cat strapped in!
Gary