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Sky9pilot Administrator Offline Stick & Tissue Posts: 13275 Location: Kelso, WA 98626 USA Joined: Jan 9^th, 2010	Re: Jimmie Allen thread (and my BA Parasol build) Reply #44 - Jul 9^th, 2015 at 11:31pm	Print Post
	The complete build is in the Old Timer Cook Up Click Here Sky9pilot

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NavyAD1 New Member Offline I Love YaBB 2.5 AE! Posts: 15 Joined: Jul 6^th, 2015	Re: Jimmie Allen thread (and my BA Parasol build) Reply #43 - Jul 9^th, 2015 at 9:39am	Print Post
	Sky9pilot wrote on Jul 6^th, 2015 at 10:48pm: CD... I copied your scheme but added a round engine on the front with a round cowl! Sky9pilot Please post a photo of your radial mod.


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Sky9pilot Administrator Offline Stick & Tissue Posts: 13275 Location: Kelso, WA 98626 USA Joined: Jan 9^th, 2010	Re: Jimmie Allen thread (and my BA Parasol build) Reply #42 - Jul 6^th, 2015 at 10:48pm	Print Post
	CD... I copied your scheme but added a round engine on the front with a round cowl! Sky9pilot

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NavyAD1 New Member Offline I Love YaBB 2.5 AE! Posts: 15 Joined: Jul 6^th, 2015	Re: Jimmie Allen thread (and my BA Parasol build) Reply #41 - Jul 6^th, 2015 at 9:28pm	Print Post
	What a beauty!


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cdwebb Ex Member I Love YaBB 2.5 AE!	Re: Jimmie Allen thread (and my BA Parasol build) Reply #40 - May 12^th, 2014 at 4:09am	Print Post
	Sorry it took me so long to reply, Bob. I thought all weekend that I'd power it up and have something to report, but lazy seems to have gotten the best of me. Actually, more than that, I've been so preoccupied with the DT, nose block and prop in the Senator,there hasn't been a lot of thought about this one. Sure need to get it done before the summer heat sets in!


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bigrip74 Ex Member	Re: Jimmie Allen thread (and my BA Parasol build) Reply #39 - May 10^th, 2014 at 9:16am	Print Post
	OK! David just checking in to see your Jimmie Allen Parasol has flown yet and if there are any photos to drool over. Bob


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cdwebb Ex Member I Love YaBB 2.5 AE!	Re: Jimmie Allen thread (and my BA Parasol build) Reply #38 - Apr 20^th, 2014 at 6:54pm	Print Post
	No in-flight photos yet, Bob. BUT, I did get out a little bit ago in some dead calm, but high humidity conditions for some trimming tosses. I think I mentioned a couple tosses onto the bed before and saying how sweet the glide was. Well, that glide also translates to the outside! Released from shoulder high, this thing glides straight ahead and touches down on the mains at 25 to 30 feet away. Now to decide on rubber width and some calculations as to length. I'll break in, lube and braid, then we re-balance and take a test hop! Hope the calm evenings hang around a few days.


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bigrip74 Ex Member	Re: Jimmie Allen thread (and my BA Parasol build) Reply #37 - Apr 19^th, 2014 at 5:44pm	Print Post
	David: has your Jimmie Allen flown yet, l am dying to see you inflight photos. Bob


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cdwebb Ex Member I Love YaBB 2.5 AE!	Re: Jimmie Allen thread (and my BA Parasol build) Reply #36 - Mar 12^th, 2014 at 7:23pm	Print Post
	Thank you much, Tom. I'm pretty proud of it. Ordered some assorted blast tubes from 'Shorty's Basement' that arrived today. When I get my stooge done, I'll be ready to load up the motor and give it a whirl (or half a whirl at first)!!


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cdwebb Ex Member I Love YaBB 2.5 AE!	Re: Jimmie Allen thread (and my BA Parasol build) Reply #35 - Mar 12^th, 2014 at 7:15pm	Print Post
	Terry, even though I've not had any actual flight time that would prove how well it works, it all functions very smoothly and just as it should. The prop is balanced and just a breath will freely spin it. To tell the truth, the weight savings was not even one of my considerations in carving this prop. I'm like you, weight up front has always been my friend! The reason I did this one was mostly to see if I could. They have always seemed a mystery to me, something I could never figure out. I've read from others about how relaxing and satisfying carving a prop can be. I can't say, at this point, that it's relaxing, but the satisfaction part is definitely true!


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Sky9pilot Administrator Offline Stick & Tissue Posts: 13275 Location: Kelso, WA 98626 USA Joined: Jan 9^th, 2010	Re: Jimmie Allen thread (and my BA Parasol build) Reply #34 - Mar 12^th, 2014 at 7:02pm	Print Post
	David... just love the Parasol. The scheme is outstanding. Well done with the "paint" program. I'd forgotten to mention that possibility. Great stuff. Tom

	If God is your Co-pilot...switch seats... Your attitude will determine your altitude!- John Maxwell And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free. Jn 8:32
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terryman 5 Star Member Offline I Love YaBB 2.5 AE! Posts: 919 Location: Los Gatos, CA Joined: Dec 27^th, 2013	Re: Jimmie Allen thread (and my BA Parasol build) Reply #33 - Mar 12^th, 2014 at 6:06pm	Print Post
	David, Very nice prop and freewheel. Do they work OK or too soon to tell? Was the weight savings worthwhile? I have failed to built an a/c so light that it doesn't need extra nose weight even with plastic props. Terry


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cdwebb Ex Member I Love YaBB 2.5 AE!	Re: Jimmie Allen thread (and my BA Parasol build) Reply #32 - Mar 12^th, 2014 at 5:47pm	Print Post
	OK, this is all there is to add except the motor. The white fin lettering was finally accomplished in 'Paint' by changing the lettering to white after making the background red. Then print on white tissue and trim reasonably close. I can certainly live with the results. My first carved prop ever. It's 9" long (have no clue as to pitch) and weighs 4 grams compared to the 27 gram block I started with. Also my first attempt at a free wheeling device. I'm pretty happy with the whole thing! Took it outside for the final photos a little while ago. Wind is gusting to around 14 to 15 mph. It wanted to weather vane into the wind or completely blow away the whole time.

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mitch j 4 Star Member Offline growing old-no choice,growing up-optional Posts: 388 Location: Renmark SA Australia Joined: Mar 29^th, 2013	Re: Jimmie Allen thread (and my BA Parasol build) Reply #31 - Mar 4^th, 2014 at 11:15pm	Print Post
	CD-the lettering is turning out great mate! Plenty of good tips for when I do the XP-54! Realy nice build! (And if you think you got problems,you aint alone there buddy!!)


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Sky9pilot Administrator Offline Stick & Tissue Posts: 13275 Location: Kelso, WA 98626 USA Joined: Jan 9^th, 2010	Re: Jimmie Allen thread (and my BA Parasol build) Reply #30 - Mar 3^rd, 2014 at 8:32pm	Print Post
	CD...you could use a gell pen on red tissue to make the numbers and letters etc. then cut close to the lettering and glue the tissue in place on the fin. Tom

	If God is your Co-pilot...switch seats... Your attitude will determine your altitude!- John Maxwell And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free. Jn 8:32
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