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Old 09-24-2009, 11:43 AM   #1
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Default Best Lookin Planes???

I know some of you guys and be kinda negative out there, so I thought we should have a positive thread.

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What the best lookin plane out there?

Full scale.

Being a plane buff it's an easy question for me but I'm sure guys have a different opinion.

WWI

WWII

Cold War

Civilian

Airliner

UAV
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Old 09-24-2009, 12:25 PM   #2
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i know they are named the ugly plane but i think they are just awsome.
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Old 09-24-2009, 12:34 PM   #3
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Sorta partial to my friend's Model 12 Pitts and my son in front of it.
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Old 09-24-2009, 12:48 PM   #4
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T. Bob... you need a UAV class too!!!!

here is my vote for the best looking UAV!!!

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But... IMHO, the most beautiful plane EVER.... A Ryan STA
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Old 09-24-2009, 01:03 PM   #5
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Done
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Old 09-24-2009, 01:37 PM   #6
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I'm kindda partial...


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Old 09-24-2009, 02:36 PM   #7
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Nothing better...






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Old 09-24-2009, 02:50 PM   #8
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Tiger Meet FTW.





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Old 09-24-2009, 05:11 PM   #9
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"I gotta get me one of these!!" LOL
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Old 09-24-2009, 05:22 PM   #10
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Not full scale.
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Old 09-24-2009, 05:26 PM   #11
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Kinda partial to this one since its one of the ones I work on. But still, just an absolute awesome plane

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Old 09-24-2009, 05:35 PM   #13
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I'm with you Jason! Remeber this plane is over 43 years old!
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I am partial to this lady. She always gave me a smooth ride for a jump and brought me in and outta the sand box.
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