Resurrecting an Old Favorite - 3DHS 87" Extra SHP

[Snoopy1]

BTW.... the canopy was cracked and glued so i put the bullet holes to hide that.

That beats the hell out changing the canopy that is one job I avoided if I can and if a fake bullet hole does it I am in.

 

[Pistolera]

Finally.....re-maidened the old girl today! She flies just as good as I remembered. CG was spot on. About 5% up elevator mix in KE, 1% down elev on down-line mix was about it.

After a few stops to tweek the engine needles I started fooling around with some 3D stuff. Tons of fun!

Sorry, no pics today....Cold and soggy, just flew and enjoyed.

Nice to have her back again!

 

[pawnshopmike]

That's great to hear! Congrats.

 

[Alky6]

Awesome!

 

[Snoopy1]

Feels like good pair of old comfortable shoes. Pleased you took the time to rebuild the old girl. Rebuilding old planes are the best and you will realy enjoy the flying season with it. If you like me the first flying season with a new plane I am anxious and tuning and just trying to know the plane. Then the next season that winter made all the changes to make it mine and it has a small amount hanger rash. The second season is when I really start to fly the hell out of it and just sit back and enjoy the plane

 

[Pistolera]

Yeah....but with this one it's already into its 3rd life. I should give it a cat name!

 

[stangflyer]

Bullet holes! Too cool Earle. Have to say, I've yet to see any of your rides without some unique character added. Love it. Happy for your re-re-re-(that's 3 right) maiden.

 

[Pistolera]

Thanks! I like having some fun with things, pilots, etc. Makes up for lack of flying skills....

 

[Pistolera]

Weather turned nice this afternoon, so put 4 flights on her in the back yard. She' come full circle.....same Stihl chainsaw that saved her in 2012. Hopefully won't be needed anytime soon.....but don't hold your breath

 

[Snoopy1]

Weather turned nice this afternoon, so put 4 flights on her in the back yard. She' come full circle.....same Stihl chainsaw that saved her in 2012. Hopefully won't be needed anytime soon.....but don't hold your breath View attachment 93120
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It is hard to believe that is the same plane. You did one hell of job bringing that plane back. I do not believe I would have done it.