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| John M Oshust | ManzanoLaser Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.12a | Parked | 22-Feb-15 15:25 |  |
| Views : 479 |
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| John M Oshust | ManzanoLaser Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.12a | Build | 22-Feb-15 15:24 |  |
| Views : 478 |
| After wrestling the snow thrower again, I helped Gumby sheet the lower surface of the lower wings. Carbon rods pass thru the fuselage and align and hold the lower airfoils. |
| John M Oshust | ManzanoLaser Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.12a | Build | 20-Feb-15 16:05 |  |
| Views : 527 |
| On the BE, the guns could be pointed forward or straight upward. Without the benefit of sights, it seems that they were intended for “Belly shots” at Zeppelins. |
| John M Oshust | ManzanoLaser Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.12a | Build | 20-Feb-15 16:03 |  |
| Views : 525 |
| The pilot could raise and lower the guns through a lever and cable system in order to change the ammunition canisters. |
| John M Oshust | ManzanoLaser Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.12a | Build | 20-Feb-15 16:02 |  |
| Views : 507 |
| Gumby tests the guns Please note his ears are protected! |
| John M Oshust | ManzanoLaser Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.12a | Build | 20-Feb-15 16:02 |  |
| Views : 517 |
| This frame will eventually mount the guns to the center section of the upper air foil. |
