Hostetler 40% GeeBee Model Z

[Phil Clark]

Some of the 'inside' bits & pieces................

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[Phil Clark]

....and up to date......we're now on with test fitting all of the streamlined st/st landing/flying wires so all of the fixing fairings can be trimmed to fit.

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[Phil Clark]

The final detailing is now complete & we're now part way through application of the final clear coat.........final assembly & systems install should be underway within the next week or so.

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[Rob Crawford]

Impressive dedication Phil! and what a fine looking instrument panel!

The whole thing is a work of art,i've yet to see cleaner work.

Do you know how many hours clocked up so far?

[Phil Clark]

Thanks Rob

Re:- hours.......I'll be having a tot up shortly once we're done but I think we'll in excess of 1,500 so far.

Phil

[Robert_Greenwood]

Wow, very nice! 1,500 its scary how much time they take.... very nice work!

[Phil Clark]

First parts through the spray booth finished in 2K gloss lacquer.......more to follow over the next few days.

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[stuart knowles 1611]

There must come a point when it will become a folly to try and fly it.

Amazing work though Phil, even though it belongs in a glass case

[Phil Clark]

Finished with the final clear coat........as per the spats etc.....full gloss on the 'metal' cowl & forward fuselage with a satin on all fabric covered sections to give a degree of contrast between the smooth metal surfaces & the slight texture of the fabric.

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[Peter Siggins]

Awesome model Phil - first flight will be a trouser clip job like the full size - rather you than me

Cheers

Pete

[Phil Clark]

That's the clients job Pete......so the clips will be on loan for the day!!

Phil

[Phil Clark]

Ploughing on well with the final assembly & systems install.......outer wing panel finished, tail surfaces, servos & linkages installed & landing gear fitted.......also finished the 'Curtiss' markings on the prop........combination of masks & paint for the black & orange finished off with a dry set rub on decal for the silver (+ a KK satin clear to seal & protect)

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[Dave Parry]

Absolutely stunning Phil, words fail me to describe the level of detail that has gone into this model.

[Phil Clark]

Almost there.........final few internal jobs still to do + CG check then it'll be final inspection time.

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[Matt Harrowven]

Stunner Phil.

[Peter Smedley]

A real work of art...brilliant

[Alan Cantwell 1131]

Youve got talent Phil, this is the best yet, its simply real

[Glenn Masters]

Ditto . . . its awsome !

[Dave Kellett]

Nothing short of..............PURE GENIUS. The whole team are PURE GENIUS

[Peter Smedley]

Surely a winner in the world scale champs......bravo.....brilliant