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  1. Hinckley Bill

    Scale 45% Hostetler Pitts S-1-11-B.....cowl/wheel pants availability from Fiberglass Specialties?

    Was thinking of building the 45% Hostetler Pitts S-1-11B kit but cannot reach Fiberglass Specialties to see if he still makes the cowl/wheel pants for it https://www.hostetlersplans.com/Plans/Pitts_S1_11B_45pct/pitts.html There's a gentleman in Australia who makes a short kit, but he indicated...
  2. Hinckley Bill

    For Sale Eagle

    Eagle
  3. Hinckley Bill

    Scale Pitts S1-T, S1-S, and a Challenger.

    Robert......any words I might write would be far to inadequate to express my deep sorrow for you and your family at this tragic loss. Please accept the prayers to the Lord I send for you all, and know that He is there for you all now when you need Him most, and going forward to support you and...
  4. Hinckley Bill

    BVM Bandit...slipperiest of turbine sport jets

    I am always impressed at folks who can handle a 'relatively' small jet going very, very fast....thanks for sharing the video!
  5. Hinckley Bill

    Wow!!

    Builder sold the B-17 and passed away within a short time after it was gone.....sadly the aircraft is under powered, to put it mildly, and I'm not sure if it will ever fly again.
  6. Hinckley Bill

    Scale Don Smith P-51 Mustang

    Christmas was good.....my better half and I agreed that shopping for each other after so many years together was pretty much pointless at this time in our lives so we spend most of our efforts on surprising the kids and grandkids with gifts. As far as the Sierra Gear.....Yeah, that's what I was...
  7. Hinckley Bill

    Scale Don Smith P-51 Mustang

    Whose gear are you installing in the DS P-51? I've got a Westcraft P-51 with the same wingspan that I'd like to find a new set of mains for. Bill
  8. Hinckley Bill

    For Sale Golden West Models Mig 21 Jet model

    Nice jet...where are you located?
  9. Hinckley Bill

    Yippee! What the postman brought

    And this is how true Customer Service should work......they've taken care of a customer mistake, even though they were under absolutely no obligation to do so. By doing this the VERY HAPPY CUSTOMER is shouting McMaster Carr's praises from the roof-top (ie over the Internet), providing free...
  10. Hinckley Bill

    Help! Identify this hardwdare?

    Could you post a couple of close up 'front and side' photos of the hardware....I may have something like it I can let you have but can't be sure from your photo Bill
  11. Hinckley Bill

    Bill Hempel's 25% L-4

    Was worried about you Robert....hadn't seen any posts from you in a while...glad to see you back at it!:fist_pump:
  12. Hinckley Bill

    What do you use for a work stand

    I have to say the coasters on my 'conduit' stands really make it the nuts.... I can wheel that bad boy all over the place and when needed, lock the wheels for stability!
  13. Hinckley Bill

    What do you use for a work stand

    Got one of those in the basement when garage is 'too cold' ;)
  14. Hinckley Bill

    What do you use for a work stand

    I took your suggestion and re-titled the thread, as I'd sure like to see what everyone is using!
  15. Hinckley Bill

    What do you use for a work stand

    So awhile back there was a fellow over on RCG that was trying to get interest in the work stand that he had fabricated for the hobby..... I ended up communicating with him, purchasing two of the units, but they went into hibernation in a box in the basement until I started my 'Covid Cleanup'. I...
  16. Hinckley Bill

    Scale The Red Eagle rebooted

    Robert, where'd you get the nice stands for table saw and chop saw? Bill
  17. Hinckley Bill

    Scale The Red Eagle rebooted

    Wish I had practiced that in my younger days........my back would be in way better shape if I had:mad:
  18. Hinckley Bill

    Scale The Red Eagle rebooted

    Robert, did you post a description of this method in your original red eagle thread....if so I'll go search it? Bill
  19. Hinckley Bill

    Scale The Red Eagle rebooted

    Robert, Praying for both you and your wife, as well as for all Americans no matter their race, creed, politics......we need to fight this as ONE NATION, INDIVISIBLE!
  20. Hinckley Bill

    Scale The Red Eagle rebooted

    Great job so far Robert.......can I come 'apprentice' with you ;)
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