The paint job for my Tiger Moth comes from an early 1930's scheme that I saw in a book. I was told that the yellow stripe is not accurate but hey, I like the look!
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| BUILD PHOTOS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| This is the fuselage as it looks today. I built the nosebowl from carbon fiber and made the sides of the cowl out of fiberglass sheet. As soon as I get the engine and cowling fit the way I like it, I will used the fiberglass sheets as templates so I can cut out the aluminum sides properly. The paint job for my Tiger Moth comes from an early 1930's scheme that I saw in a book. I was told that the yellow stripe is not accurate but hey, I like the look! |
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| This is my Moth as it emerged from my Costco paint booth. The turning jig on the front really made painting this beast a snap. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| My family gets a ride as we test the tail wheel steering. The neighbors really got a kick out of seeing the "crazy guy with the airplane." | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Derek Hine, the builder of a beautiful Lancair 4P helped me greatly with the fabrication of a new nosebowl. I had to widen the factory nosebowl to fit around my Geo engine. Because I didn't use enough release agent, I had to destroy the mold to get the new part out! Live and learn. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| The Center Section baggage compartment (without the door) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jim Piavis showing me the art of Poly Fiber covering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| What do you mean the EPA wants to see me? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| � Here is a rear shot of the fuselage ready for pre-cover inspection. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| My new airspeed indicator! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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