07.24.08:
Mike Stuart shot a video of the Laird in flight at the FAC NATS in
Geneseo, NY, July 08. Here's the link to the video:
07.09.08:
Completed model. The LG assembly is attached with monofiliment 'pins' that
allow flxibility from side to side, and the wire spreader bar keeps the gear moving as a unit.
Greg West provided the 'Skyways' water slide decals that are on the side
of the fuselage. The prop is a 9.5" silver Peck Polymers cut down to 9".
Next stop - FAC NATS, Geneseo, NY.
07.04.08:
Progress begins again as I try to finish this model for the FAC NATS in less
than 2 weeks. The parts have been covered, the LG assembly is in place, and the fuselage markings are next. The LG is held
on w/ monofiliment 'pin's' to allow flexible movement. There needs to be 'fairings' to wrap around the LG struts at the fuselage.
This model was started back in Jan '06 and is scratch built from the plans
by Mike Midkiff. This is the first model I've ever built from Mike's plans, and it really is a lot of fun. I think it's coming
together really well, although it was a bit of an adjustment using larger than 1/16" sq sticks for the framing.
There are several different color 3-views for this racing plane, and each
one is slightly different. I'm going with the one I like the best. There are also some very detail graphic markings, that
I'm still trying to decide how to represent. The "Laird" insignia on the rudder was printed onto bond paper then attached
to the fin.
The engine is represented with a two dimensional drawing that has been re-worked
with markers and pencil to look more realistic.
I'd like to think I can have this model completed for the '08 FAC NATS
in Geneseo, NY.
You can see the complete selection of plans that Mike Midkiff
has to offer by following this link:
