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walter · 2020-12-06T08:42:56+00:00

I always did like the idea making someday a Whirly gig. My first attempt was the image of a flying cocky. I surged for some acceptable photos and made a rough d

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Post by walter » Sun Dec 06, 2020 9:00 am

Strut s for wheels.

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Post by walter » Sun Dec 06, 2020 9:02 am

Wheels fitted.

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Post by walter » Sun Dec 06, 2020 9:03 am

Another view.

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Post by walter » Sun Dec 06, 2020 9:04 am

Rudder and back wing fitted.

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Post by walter » Sun Dec 06, 2020 9:05 am

Strut fitting.

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Post by walter » Sun Dec 06, 2020 9:09 am

Propeller hub. I used two flanged SS/ball bearings.

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Post by walter » Sun Dec 06, 2020 9:10 am

Top wing fitted.

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Post by walter » Sun Dec 06, 2020 9:11 am

From the front.

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Post by walter » Sun Dec 06, 2020 9:13 am

From the side.

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Post by walter » Sun Dec 06, 2020 9:14 am

The other side.

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