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1/4 scale Taylorcraft restoration
I picked this old model up at the London swap a few years back for 40.00, it was a mess.
I started back in late winter restoring but shelved it again when spring sprung. Went back at it a week ago and it's all finished but the windshield and ID #'s so I'll post a few photos in a day or so. Model turned out well and powered it with a Saito 180 I had laying around. Model is coated in Balsarite, Supercoverite, clear doped then sprayed with oil based colour, satin finish. Also new cowl and added the pants. Quite a bit a framework was removed and replaced as well as sheeting. This model was scratch built originally and built very well, glad to have it. photos to come. Bill
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09-09-2011, 09:32 AM
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Re: 1/4 scale Taylorcraft restoration
Here's a few photos for now, I'll take more apon completion.....hopefully at the field
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Re: 1/4 scale Taylorcraft restoration
One more.....
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09-09-2011, 09:39 AM
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Re: 1/4 scale Taylorcraft restoration
Looking great Bill ! I always liked that airplane. You will have to let us know how it flys in it's new skin and colors.
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Re: 1/4 scale Taylorcraft restoration
Excellent job Bill - looks way better than new I bet!
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Re: 1/4 scale Taylorcraft restoration
Beautiful Job! Are you going to put the "Duane Cole" on the side of the fuse upside down?
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09-09-2011, 11:48 AM
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Re: 1/4 scale Taylorcraft restoration
Sorry no I'm not, just keeping it simple. I will be putting ID# on the fuse sides and wings but that's about it.
I just like taking old retired models and rebuilding them so they fly again. Usually quite a challenge because you always have to go backwards for a while before you can progress forward It's fun and there's nothing like taking a sows ear and turning it into a silk purse.  Much credit to the original builder who gave me a pretty sound and straight airframe to work with. Right now the windshield is giving me fits  Bill
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Re: 1/4 scale Taylorcraft restoration
Great looking Taylorcraft. It's nice to see someone is willing to do something different from all those ugly cubs!
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