| Image Comments |
| poppy | 22-Apr-09 11:21 |
| Ribs pre cut plywood, wing, stab., and rudders tips pre cut and sanded hardwood. Cowl fronts, large ribs, and elevators pre cut and sanded hardwood. I have to say I have never seen a kit of this quality. They just cannot afford to make them like this anymore. |
| poppy | 22-Apr-09 12:37 |
| It would seem sacreligious to build this kit. |
| SteveM | 22-Apr-09 13:52 |
| Not really, it was intended to be built by people far less capable than you. I suppose if you really want to preserve the kit you could try cutting new wood. Good build choice, I'll be checking 2-3 times a day for updates. |
| Heinrich Dorfmann | 22-Apr-09 14:30 |
| Just what I thought. You don't get kits like these any more. This one should not be built but be kept to show to others what they used to be in the old times. |
| jgood | 22-Apr-09 15:26 |
| Not sure I agree that it shouldn't be built. Poppy has already documented it in pictures, to show how they used to be made. What good does the wood do sitting in a box? |
| pfinn | 22-Apr-09 15:56 |
| Are there profile drawings of each and every part? Maybe a trace or photocopies might be a good idea before assembly. |
| pfinn | 22-Apr-09 15:56 |
| Or scan them. |
| poppy | 22-Apr-09 16:23 |
| Gentlemen, thanks for the comments. I think these and simpleflyer's e-mail helped me. I will build and document each small step. After all, these woods are still around, and there are craftsmen who can design and shape it. It would just be cost prohibitive. |
| wingspanner | 22-Apr-09 16:42 |
| Seems a shame to cover it! It would be nice to build it with a transparent cover if it was feasible... |
| jgood | 22-Apr-09 17:27 |
| Transparent covering? You could use Doculam - cheap, strong, and clear! See here. |
| poppy | 22-Apr-09 18:20 |
| James, the Doculam idea is beginning to germinate. Thanks. |
| moostang51 | 22-Apr-09 18:28 |
| I love the phrase "easy build". If that's the case build two of 'em, the original covered in Doculam and an original Poppy 29er with re-cut parts. NOT!!! Poppy I'm sort of leaning toward Steve's idea. Save the original and duplicate the wood pieces. That kit appears precious. |
| bbaumer | 22-Apr-09 21:59 |
| Don't just build it, FLY IT! |
| John M Oshust | 22-Apr-09 21:59 |
| Like building a piece of fine furniture...awesome! |
| jgood | 22-Apr-09 22:24 |
| hehe, I like the VA town-hall meeting on Poppy's new B-29! |
