The Aircraft Models of john ernst
ERCO Ercoupe - 24" span; Greg Thomas kit
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Laminated outline for both rudders

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3-point magnet attachment

 
     

This is one of the most beautiful laser cut kits I've ever seen. The engineering of parts and how they fit together is wonderful. Greg has taken the old COMET Ercoupe plans and has 'Thomas-ized" them, as he calls it.
 
I started this project in Jan. '07, and as you can see, it has yet to be completed. I will get back on to it, once I clear a few other projects off the board. The butt joint wings will be attached with magnets. I've found that a three-point attachment helps to keep the wings from 'flapping' in the breeze, so to speak.
 
One of the other nice things about this plane, is the amount of color schemes available to choose from. Here's just a sample of what can be found:
 
 
To find out more about Greg Thomas' kits and plans, you can visit his website by following this link: