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  1. Bob Parks

    Bob Parks F1 Veteran Consultant

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    I don't wash much at all but I do WISH that I was younger and that I lived next door. You have done a good thing with your giving us a connection to the past with your beautiful little airplanes. Hats off to you!
     
    Bob Parks, Oct 3, 2012
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  2. snj5

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  3. Nurburgringer

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    Super neat :)

    Any plans to take a GoPro camera up?

    Are the "skis" on the LG permanent? I assume they're to prevent nose-overs, can you take them off once you're comfortable landing without?
     
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  4. Tcar

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    Not generally removable, (I don't think).

    As I recall, the Tabloid had the SKIDS to prevent tip-over due to the somewhat rearward location of the main gear. Not a good idea to remove them.

    From pics, original Tabloids had skids (wood, tho), as did a number of other WWI planes.

    Some of the Baby's did not, and had the main gear mounted farther forward.
     
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  5. Fastviper

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    That's awesome Russ.. Just awesome..
     
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    fantastic, Russ!!!

    Now, with your non-diagnosed cool-project ADD, what do you do next? Oh, that's right, there's that german car . . . .
     
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  7. snj5

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    Yes, the "German Car" will be getting some attention. :)
     
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  8. snj5

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    Have taken a job out of state , and have too many planes.

    So the little Sopwith Baby in this thread is for sale. Drop me a note if interested.

    A great deal on a new full size WW1 replica - just iin time for all the 100 year aniversary of WW1 airshows and fly-ins.
     
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    Job? Work? Too many planes?
    What's got into you?:)
     
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    Daughter in college out of state and a big move.

    Great deal on a NEW WW1 full size replica! Easy to fly and land! Will throw in a scarf, goggles and a dvd of Wings.
     
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    Wouldn't that be fun.
    Unfortunately I have a red-headed mistress that keeps my wallet occupied.
     
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  12. Bob Parks

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    I agree that would be great fun. I don't have a red headed mistress but I am busy dodging a guy with heavier motives than those of a red head. Looking at that little Tabloid it is obvious that it is a cream puff to fly and fun to display. Somebody is going to have a lot of fun with that .
     
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    Red-headed mistresses will eat your lunch.

    Russ- Do you still have the souped up Ferrari?
     
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    Are you speaking from experience?

    (nice to see you still around!)
     
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    As long as I keep her in the basement under the car cover my lunch will be safe for the time being.
     
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    Until your old man comes up for a visit.
     
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