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slopoke · 07-18-2010, 11:14 PM

subd"

dangerboy · 07-27-2010, 08:17 AM

Ok, guys (and gals)...here's a few pics I took a while ago with my blackberry showing progress that has been made. Understand that more...MUCH more has been done since these pics were taken, but unfortunately I'm out of the country at the moment for my day job. I'll try to post some updated pics when I get back in a couple weeks.

Drop tanks:

Since these pics were taken, the majority of the focus has been on the canopy/cockpit. The ejection seat was removed, charges temporarily disabled (it will be reactivated as a "hot" seat upon reinstallation) and taken apart, repainted and reupholstered. The cockpit itself was repainted to an off-white, much nicer (and cooler!) then the black paint it originally had. A lot of extraneous wiring/switching was removed and new cover panels and placards installed. It is VERY nice inside, with an effort made to keep the instrumentation somewhat close to original.

Exterior paint is starting very soon, and then reassembly will begin. We're optimistically hoping the plane will fly again sometime this fall.

rcakropilot · 07-27-2010, 10:10 AM

Really cool thread. Enjoy seeing the progress

Edge_Pilot · 07-27-2010, 12:38 PM

How do you decide to take on a project of this magnetude! Really cool to see someone still willing to go to these extremes to restore vintage aircraft.

wallygator · 07-27-2010, 03:08 PM

Subbed.....

dangerboy · 07-27-2010, 03:27 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Edge_Pilot
	How do you decide to take on a project of this magnetude! Really cool to see someone still willing to go to these extremes to restore vintage aircraft.

The short answer my wife often uses?? Temporary insanity with permanent consequences.

rcakropilot · 07-27-2010, 07:12 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by dangerboy
	The short answer my wife often uses?? Temporary insanity with permanent consequences.

And LOTS of cash

Brandon15 · 07-27-2010, 08:54 PM

Just curious, but what kind of biplane is that in the last pic? Looks kinda like a Pawnee Bipe? If it is then thats neat because its the first one I've ever seen.

CSpaced · 07-27-2010, 08:54 PM

Thanks for posting the update - looking good!

rcakropilot · 07-27-2010, 09:07 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Brandon15
	Just curious, but what kind of biplane is that in the last pic? Looks kinda like a Pawnee Bipe? If it is then thats neat because its the first one I've ever seen.

That is interesting. What is it?

Nothing shows up on a Google search.

harrys · 07-28-2010, 12:47 AM

Full Scale...

Edge_Pilot · 07-28-2010, 05:00 AM

Looks like an AG-Cat, crop dusting biplane, not sure though. Most Ag-Cats I have seen have a radial engine in them, but this could be in the same family of planes.

MadMonkey · 07-28-2010, 05:17 AM

So... how much for a 20 minute flight in the T-33?

If it's cheap I'm flying up there!

dangerboy · 07-28-2010, 02:32 PM

I'll take you up in the T-bird for the cost of gas...which isn't insignificant. The thing burns a gal. of jet-A every 20 secs. At idle. You're looking at about 220 gals for an hour ride.

The biplane is a spray plane called an Eagle. 300 horse engine, and a HUGE wingspan, around 55 ft!!

Brandon15 · 07-28-2010, 03:27 PM

Cool......Thanks Danger for the info.

07-18-2010, 11:14 PM	#76
slopoke Naughty-Rear Super Contributor Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SOUTH MS Posts: 641	Re: Full scale F-86 rebuild thread subd"

07-27-2010, 08:17 AM	#77
dangerboy Prop Bender Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Stone's throw from Bozeman, Montana Posts: 121	Re: Full scale F-86 rebuild thread Ok, guys (and gals)...here's a few pics I took a while ago with my blackberry showing progress that has been made. Understand that more...MUCH more has been done since these pics were taken, but unfortunately I'm out of the country at the moment for my day job. I'll try to post some updated pics when I get back in a couple weeks. Drop tanks: Since these pics were taken, the majority of the focus has been on the canopy/cockpit. The ejection seat was removed, charges temporarily disabled (it will be reactivated as a "hot" seat upon reinstallation) and taken apart, repainted and reupholstered. The cockpit itself was repainted to an off-white, much nicer (and cooler!) then the black paint it originally had. A lot of extraneous wiring/switching was removed and new cover panels and placards installed. It is VERY nice inside, with an effort made to keep the instrumentation somewhat close to original. Exterior paint is starting very soon, and then reassembly will begin. We're optimistically hoping the plane will fly again sometime this fall. __________________ Wheelbarrows were invented to teach FAA inspectors how to walk on their hind legs.

07-27-2010, 10:10 AM	#78
rcakropilot What... Weather sucks again!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hyannis, Massachusetts Posts: 5,056	Re: Full scale F-86 rebuild thread Really cool thread. Enjoy seeing the progress __________________ RCAkropilot My wife keeps saying I never listen to her......... or something like that!

07-27-2010, 12:38 PM	#79
Edge_Pilot Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lagrange, Ohio United States Posts: 470	Re: Full scale F-86 rebuild thread How do you decide to take on a project of this magnetude! Really cool to see someone still willing to go to these extremes to restore vintage aircraft. __________________ TO BAD YOU CAN'T BUY TIME TO FLY!

07-27-2010, 03:08 PM	#80
wallygator Bite Me! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: United States, FL, Ocala Age: 56 Posts: 1,151	Re: Full scale F-86 rebuild thread Subbed..... __________________ Yes you would put up with her SHIZNITZ!!!

07-27-2010, 08:54 PM	#83
Brandon15 Still Lurking Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA, AL, Glencoe Age: 25 Posts: 803	Re: Full scale F-86 rebuild thread Just curious, but what kind of biplane is that in the last pic? Looks kinda like a Pawnee Bipe? If it is then thats neat because its the first one I've ever seen.

07-27-2010, 08:54 PM	#84
CSpaced Smoke on! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oak Ridge, NC Posts: 4,582 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Full scale F-86 rebuild thread Thanks for posting the update - looking good! __________________ Chris Mulcahy - IMAA District IV Assistant Director *www.Crackroll.com*

07-28-2010, 12:47 AM	#86
harrys Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: planet earth Posts: 870	Re: Full scale F-86 rebuild thread Full Scale... __________________ sunstarweb.com http://www.fcmodelers.com http://www.builtbywalt.net/ The right way is "Think of only those things that you really want" What you think is what u r...

07-28-2010, 05:00 AM	#87
Edge_Pilot Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lagrange, Ohio United States Posts: 470	Re: Full scale F-86 rebuild thread Looks like an AG-Cat, crop dusting biplane, not sure though. Most Ag-Cats I have seen have a radial engine in them, but this could be in the same family of planes. __________________ TO BAD YOU CAN'T BUY TIME TO FLY!

07-28-2010, 05:17 AM	#88
MadMonkey That's "MISTER" idiot to you! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Afghanistan Age: 29 Posts: 991	Re: Full scale F-86 rebuild thread So... how much for a 20 minute flight in the T-33? If it's cheap I'm flying up there! __________________ The ultimate responsibility of the pilot is to fulfill the dreams of the countless millions of earthbound ancestors who could only stare skyward ...and wish.

07-28-2010, 02:32 PM	#89
dangerboy Prop Bender Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Stone's throw from Bozeman, Montana Posts: 121	Re: Full scale F-86 rebuild thread I'll take you up in the T-bird for the cost of gas...which isn't insignificant. The thing burns a gal. of jet-A every 20 secs. At idle. You're looking at about 220 gals for an hour ride. The biplane is a spray plane called an Eagle. 300 horse engine, and a HUGE wingspan, around 55 ft!! __________________ Wheelbarrows were invented to teach FAA inspectors how to walk on their hind legs.

07-28-2010, 03:27 PM	#90
Brandon15 Still Lurking Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA, AL, Glencoe Age: 25 Posts: 803	Re: Full scale F-86 rebuild thread Cool......Thanks Danger for the info.

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