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Old 21 May 2011, 05:10 AM   #1
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just got my first real airplane last night!

Just had to tell someone. its a backet case with no FWF. built as a kit or home build i was told. its a Knights Twister Biplane. and it makes a Pitts look big. im going to do a cosmetic resto and use it as a display for my shop or something. i just had to save her.
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Old 21 May 2011, 05:12 AM   #2
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I was built in the 1930s early 40s. passed around to a few owners and now its all mine.
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Old 21 May 2011, 06:02 AM   #3
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Rob... would love to see a photo before the restore..
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Old 21 May 2011, 06:05 AM   #4
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ill be taking them today after i take the "parts" of my flat bed.
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Old 22 May 2011, 05:33 PM   #5
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as found pictures

I did a quick assembly to see it as a plane. i found plans online for it and there a few changes done over the years. the side paels and turtle deck? come off and are on for effect. should be wood. Welcome to Kodak Gallery!
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robkamm... she sure is a cute little bugger. Best of luck with it. Please keep us up to speed on your progress.
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