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Re: 1/3rd ka8b build log
« Reply #45 on: May 16, 2016, 01:33:13 AM »
Hi Mick
Will check my kit tomorrow and let you know what I find,

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Re: 1/3rd ka8b build log
« Reply #46 on: August 20, 2016, 18:31:52 PM »
finally frame done
just got to cover now
it looks like going to be solartex as cant find diatex anywhere

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Re: 1/3rd ka8b build log
« Reply #47 on: September 03, 2016, 20:15:44 PM »
just starting the covering

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Re: 1/3rd ka8b build log
« Reply #48 on: September 03, 2016, 20:17:06 PM »
one more

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Re: 1/3rd ka8b build log
« Reply #49 on: September 05, 2016, 09:23:51 AM »
It look's nice, like that colour combo.

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Re: 1/3rd ka8b build log
« Reply #50 on: September 07, 2016, 15:31:30 PM »
Looking good Mick!
Are you going for the one from your full size club?  :-*
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Re: 1/3rd ka8b build log
« Reply #51 on: September 07, 2016, 23:05:05 PM »
yea a bit same colours but , no side window
and slightly different design , as not much good at masking and spraying so making it simple ...😄😄😄

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Re: 1/3rd ka8b build log
« Reply #52 on: October 29, 2016, 22:57:10 PM »
finally finished
all ready for maiden

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Re: 1/3rd ka8b build log
« Reply #53 on: October 29, 2016, 22:59:02 PM »
a couple more

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Re: 1/3rd ka8b build log
« Reply #54 on: October 30, 2016, 23:20:04 PM »
Really nice. love the vintage colours. Good luck with maiden.

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Re: 1/3rd ka8b build log
« Reply #55 on: October 31, 2016, 18:40:10 PM »
beautiful looking model. Health to fly it

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Re: 1/3rd ka8b build log
« Reply #56 on: October 31, 2016, 19:55:46 PM »
thankyou gents
fingers xd all goes well

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Re: 1/3rd ka8b build log
« Reply #57 on: November 16, 2016, 15:24:31 PM »
Very nice build again Mick! Like the color scheme!!

First flight planned soon?  :-*
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Re: 1/3rd ka8b build log
« Reply #58 on: January 28, 2017, 17:30:51 PM »
fanally maiden of ka8b
very pleased , although i didnt fly it , didnt trust myself , although nothing to worry about
thanks fred for a great model

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Re: 1/3rd ka8b build log
« Reply #59 on: January 28, 2017, 17:46:59 PM »
Congratulations for the successful first flight!!  :-*
Looks like the launch went without any issues, and the color scheme suit it very well (I like it a lot!)

No airbrakes for the landings? Seems very touchy on the elevator when going to land.
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