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Hangar	Aircraft	Category	Date	Preview
David Duckett	Cleveland Lockheed P-80	Flying	12-Nov-13 04:56
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It's actually a T-33 but .....
David Duckett	Cleveland Lockheed P-80	Build	28-Oct-13 21:16
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One more application of filler to smooth out the wrinkles and it will be ready for covering.
David Duckett	Cleveland Lockheed P-80	Build	23-Oct-13 13:34
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The mold and one of several test canopies made by Ted. He sent some good ones, too.:-)
David Duckett	Cleveland Lockheed P-80	Build	15-Oct-13 07:30
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It certainly looks a lot like its older brother P-38.
David Duckett	Cleveland Lockheed P-80	Build	15-Oct-13 07:27
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Second coat
David Duckett	Cleveland Lockheed P-80	Build	15-Oct-13 07:26
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After drying overnight the first coat was sanded and another coat is now also drying overnight. It will be sanded once it's light outside to see any curious snakes. Not likely cause it's a bit cool now.

Hangar	Aircraft	Category	Date	Preview
David Duckett	Cleveland Lockheed P-80	Build	15-Oct-13 07:20
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The first coat of filler ain't pretty, either, but it's a start and that's exactly what I want.
David Duckett	Cleveland Lockheed P-80	Build	15-Oct-13 07:18
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It ain't pretty but...Pactra masking tape used for the line. That's covered with clear tape and then blue tape.
David Duckett	Cleveland Lockheed P-80	Build	12-Oct-13 21:17
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Stabilizer is shaped, covered on the bottom, and glued to the fuselage and rudder base. The top part of the rudder is being shaped and fitted.
David Duckett	Cleveland Lockheed P-80	Build	09-Oct-13 08:37
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One more light application of filler will finish this area. Now to shape the stabilizer.....
David Duckett	Cleveland Lockheed P-80	Build	07-Oct-13 07:56
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A ittle filler should do it. The wing filets need some minor work but were fairly painless. I've also added the balsa where the front part of the canopy will go.
David Duckett	Cleveland Lockheed P-80	Build	07-Oct-13 07:50
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