Originally Posted by Wojcigitty

The ten percent rule is kind of vague and only mentions outline, and it can be interpreted in several ways.

I think it looks pretty realistic, especially compared to something like the Krill Katana.

Yes, I agree thats why I would like to see Bob's interpretation. There has been an interesting thread on the IMAC list on this very subject. Also note the Somenzini Yak.

Originally Posted by Aerobat

Thanks --- can you tell me how you got the paint to match the monokote? Is there a standard formula?

He took monokote samples to the local auto paint supplier and had them custom match it.

Originally Posted by Tex

As a human I am interested in your approach to being a 100% Jack A$$.......

Rock on Bob......

Hi Tex what is a Jack A$$

I dont see the cowling issue, it looks almost identical to the 35% Mike McConville 260 cowling to me.

I think the plane is awesome looking, the beauty about this is that it is a kit! You dont like the look of something, then alter it to fit your opinion...

Originally Posted by greg e

Bob I have the wire numbers do you want to drop them off to you tonight.

Sure buddy, that would be great,

Thanks Greg,

Bob

Originally Posted by Tex

jackass ( ) n. A male ass or donkey. A foolish or stupid person; a blockhead: ' You've acted like an irrational jackass and it's time you stopped'

Hi Tex I'm sorry I have hurt your feelings, I would also like to appologise to Bob if he has taken offense.

Bob I very much admire this build especially as it will be offered as a kit. I understand that this is a prototype and it will be interesting to see how it develops into the production version. As a fellow designer/builder I am interested in your design approach as I am always keen to learn from others.

Accepted and my silly remarks deleted........ and yes my feelings get hurt way to easy

Hey bob, you done the baffling yet?

Bob, when are you going to do some more on the 80% 260? Looking forward to seeing that.
Nice work on the 55%!

Originally Posted by Rod

Hi Bob
great effort. Looks like the canopy might just sneek in under the 10% rule, but I wouldn't say it caught the essence of the full size. Same with the cowl and spinner.

As a designer I am interested in your approach to the 10% rule. Do you have an outline drawing of your model that I could compare to the 3 view? BTW this 3 view shows rather large spats compared to the photos of the Wagstaff aeroplane. The only other 3 view I know of is in the Bob Banka photo pack 1600-3V but I havent seen it.
Looks like Patty liked black too.

I'm glad you posted a pic of THE 260. I'm sure they had to wipe my oily paw prints off the spinner once. That's about all you can reach wthout getting arrested !

Bob great plane !

Originally Posted by jpearson

He took monokote samples to the local auto paint supplier and had them custom match it.

Your signature sure reminds me of the first electrical outfit I worked with. Their motto was "Make it work with what ya got" and OUR motto was " We have to make it work with nothing at all".

Originally Posted by sensei

You guys may be right about the canopy size, one of my best friends said the same thing just a couple of days ago, the good thing is that it is just cosmetic and I can make changes after the maiden.

Bob

I think that it looks like one of the Red Bull racers with the canopy painted that way, looks good Bob.

Jack

Originally Posted by BigBird

Yeap we are all idiots and have not paid attention that the canopy was fiberglass.

Maybe....but we can always count on you to be a smart ass.....

Originally Posted by MikeC3D

Maybe....but we can always count on you to be a smart ass.....

LOL......
New signature Mike ?...........