Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Well we have some build blogs and we have lots of chat on the chat pages. But we know from plans and wood pack sales that a lot more Tucanos are being built than are accounted for on here. So, don't be shy - let's do a head count. Tell us if you are a Tucano builder - give us an idea of where you are up to and whether or not you plan to bring your Tucano to Greenacres in June! I'll start the ball rolling,... My Tucano's basic airframe is built and I've just started on building the canopy hatch. I'm hope to have mine ready and maidened for Greenacres so I can bring it along with me! Here's a couple of photos showing where I'm up to: BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanH Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Well, I have the plans and wood pack but that's as far as it has got so far I'm a one project at a time kind of chap (read that as inability to multi-task) and my "quick" vintage Mam'selle build is taking a lot longer than I anticipated. Still, I'm at the painting stage on that so not long to go hopefully! I expect to be starting my Tucano in the next month or so, which I have to say is a lot less daunting now there are so many excellent build blogs to assist compared with when I first got the plan and wood pack at Christmas, took a look at it all and went "ooh err", wondering if I was a little out of my depth. Recently got the full vinyl & covering pack from Tim @ modelmarkings too which all looks very impressive. As Greenacres was not an option for me anyway (no A cert and not enough spare time to attend either) I intend to make full use of all of 2013 to build this Tucano . Look forward to seeing the photos of those that do make it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Finished, flying and ready to go. Will be at Greenacres accompanied by "Seacano" if I don't wreck it in rhe meantime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 99.9% finished. Did a test engine run yesterday. Just need to get the CG right and I'm ready for a maiden crash May end up recovering it though.. Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Jones Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Progressing but still have a lot to do to be ready for Greanacres - but I'll get there. Current state of affairs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolstonFlyer Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Making slow progress... it is my first balsa built plane. I don't think it will be done in time for Greenacres but I have not managed my A test yet either due to long hours at work and bad weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I finished mine some time ago but haven't flown it yet as I'm waiting for a calm day for the maiden. Unfortunately I won't be able to go to Greenacres as I shall be elsewhere, but wish those who can make it well. Cheers GDB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 I'm definately heading to Green acres and the build is just about on track to be completed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Kearney Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Hi, I am planning to be at Greenacres, mine is in a similar state to BEBs up there in the first photo. Fingers crossed ill get her done! r. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J V R Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 very slow progess on mine, I started this over a year ago & got side tracked with other things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McIntosh Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 What has happened here? Nothing after 19/5 although I certainly posted my threat to attend on both days well after this date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Because you posted it on this thread, Martin - confusing, isn't it? Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McIntosh Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Oh. Whats the difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Well, this thread is a general roll-call for those planning to attend and the other thread is a general roll-call for those planning to attend but a bit more specific in terms of which day, which slot time etc, as far as I can see - subtle, huh? I'd blame BEB myself........he started them! Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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