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Dale1416, Image # 26949 | 01 Aug 12 15:07 | Curtiss “Jenny”, the Model T of the skies. |
Dale1416, Image # 26948 | 01 Aug 12 15:06 | If any airplane can be singled out as having made the greatest over-all contribution to early aviation, it probably would be the Curtiss “Jenny” JN4-D. |
Dale1416, Image # 26947 | 01 Aug 12 15:06 | Split rubber tubing for tires |
Dale1416, Image # 26946 | 01 Aug 12 15:06 | Thread for spokes |
Dale1416, Image # 26945 | 01 Aug 12 15:05 | Directions for building spoke wheels found at http://www.indoorflyingmodel.com/Spoke_Wheel.html |
Dale1416, Image # 26944 | 01 Aug 12 15:04 | Engine cowling compartment vents, radiator detail, wooden prop, spoke wheels, etc. |
Dale1416, Image # 26943 | 01 Aug 12 15:04 | Jenny’s 90 HP V-8 engine |
Dale1416, Image # 26942 | 01 Aug 12 15:03 | Scratch built engine detail |
Dale1416, Image # 26941 | 01 Aug 12 15:03 | Bottoms up |
Dale1416, Image # 26940 | 01 Aug 12 15:03 | Top rear view |
Dale1416, Image # 26939 | 01 Aug 12 15:03 | More rigging, etc. could be applied, but I am satisfied there is enough that gives the proper flavor to this vintage aircraft. |
Dale1416, Image # 26938 | 01 Aug 12 15:02 | Tail feathers |
Dale1416, Image # 26937 | 01 Aug 12 15:02 | Kit did not come with decals, only printed paper to be glued on. |
Dale1416, Image # 26936 | 01 Aug 12 15:02 | This Curtiss “Jenny” build represents a few firsts for me…Scratch built engine detail, Spoke wheels, and Rigging |
Dale1416, Image # 26935 | 01 Aug 12 15:01 | For this build I went with a non-flashy, antiquated look, using Krylon satin, almond color. |
Dale1416, Image # 26934 | 01 Aug 12 15:01 | Metallic paint used on engine area |
Dale1416, Image # 26933 | 01 Aug 12 15:01 | Ready for painting; top wing and cabane struts not yet glued in place. |
Dale1416, Image # 26932 | 01 Aug 12 15:00 | Covered with tissue, shrunk, and sealed with dope |
Dale1416, Image # 26931 | 01 Aug 12 15:00 | Only change to framework plans was to make a moveable stabilizer. Wingspan 24”. |
Dale1416, Image # 26930 | 01 Aug 12 14:59 | Comet kit “Jenny”, copyrighted 1965, was recently bought at a swap meet for $1 |
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