Douglas Wheelhouse Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 my finished maricardo pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly boy3 Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Hi Douglas, very nice workmanship indeed. Also a first class covering job you have acheived. Is the covering Profilm? Looks like the cabin is not yet completed, perhaps you could put 2 nearly vertical supports in the forward pointing part of cabin, then have the acetate in three seperate parts. Cheers FB3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 A bit confused here. Really good looking model but it looks nothing like the Maricardo I have. Has there been a change in the plans from Ricardo's original? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly boy3 Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 The original Maricardo was designed by Mr C A de Felice, which was an outstanding flier I was told. This model is as you say a change of plan. It has been upgraded by Paul Strawson, and I believe is still a great flier. I think the removal of di -hedral is one major change amongst others. Cheers FB3. ps I also read some where that the name Maricardo was configured from Mr Felice's children. Could be Maria, and Ricardo perhaps ? guredEdited By fly boy3 on 02/10/2011 22:11:13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 FB3. Thanks for correcting me. It is Carlos and he still takes an active part in Marionville Models. And yes, the model was named using his children's names. Unfortunately my original Maricardo is still in bits needing a rebuild ie new wing etc, but there is no way I will bin it, just need to sort out my priorities and get on with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire Flyer Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Is it just me??? i see no pics??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Dav 2 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Nor me..................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Posted by Barrie Dav 2 on 03/10/2011 06:58:19: Nor me..................... same here-unless its in stealth mode..... ken anderson ne..1. ...... stealth dept.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly boy3 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Re Maricardo pictures, Douglas has put them in his album. Just click on "photos" under his avator. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Wheelhouse Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 Thanks you guys for your kind words. The fus Idid with tissue &dope, sanding sealer(dope & talcum powder) and ftatted using 600 wet & dry. The wing is Solartex sprayed White, & the chequered 2" squares are done by hand using my Badger 200 airbrush. cheers Douglas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly boy3 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Exellent work Douglas, may I ask what you will be bolting to the front of the model, a 2 stroke, or 4 stroke. Cheers FB3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Wheelhouse Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 Hi fly boy, got a new SC 52. got one on my Wot 4 and its never missed a beat in 12 months. will post photo when its ready to go. cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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