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Originally Posted by ECramer
I didn't realize the EAA sponsored the Gathering of Eagles in Gardner, but that doesn't mean that the EAA didn't do so. I was a humbled spectator at the event both times I attended. I got to sit in one of the Baselee D.VIIs and realize I'm too fat for their products (not their fault). I got to see amazing planes up close and in flight. It was an event without pretension, where I felt welcomed. I'm sorry if it is gone forever.
Now, if I could just lose about 80 lbs, that Baslee full-scale D.VIII...
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Robert will (and has done so!) "customize" kits. In particular he has widened an 80% D-VII so the cowl fully covers the valve covers on a VW-Redrive combo... that's around 28.5". Talk to him, he can accomodate you. Also, the full-scale Nieuports, Camel, Pup, and Baby/Tabloid would all probably work nicely. The Camel and Pup you are really close to the CG, so weight is less of an issue. I think even a full-scale SE5a is a bit narrow, but I bet he could widen that as well.
Now, if you are like me, (sounds like it) you have a preference for Central Powers aircraft. A "Fat Fokker" (D-VII as mentioned above) may be just the ticket. Yes, it does impact the appearance just a skosh... but how accurate do you want to be?
I think he should do a full-scale Hanriot HD.1... that would be a neat project!
He's working with Russ on a full-scale Nieuport 10, as I am sure you have seen on here.