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Hangar	Aircraft	Category	Date	Preview
ddjaldetty	Guillows 1903 Wright Flyer	Parked	16-Jan-10 04:58
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ddjaldetty	Guillows 1903 Wright Flyer	Parked	16-Jan-10 04:57
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My first balsa model
jimbothehotdog	Guillows 1903 Wright Flyer	Build	02-Nov-09 22:19
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simpleflyer	Guillows 1903 Wright Flyer	Parked	09-Oct-08 05:56
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simpleflyer	Guillows 1903 Wright Flyer	Parked	09-Oct-08 05:50
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Finished. It amazes me that this model was trapped in that box of Guillows sticks and tissue. Even more amazing is the effort and genius that the Wright brothers expended in producing the original aircraft.
simpleflyer	Guillows 1903 Wright Flyer	Build	08-Oct-08 00:35
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Attaching the remaining thread bracing. The metal clips are used to keep a bit of tension on the threads while the glue dries. We used Elmers wood glue througout the build of the Wright.

Hangar	Aircraft	Category	Date	Preview
simpleflyer	Guillows 1903 Wright Flyer	Build	06-Oct-08 18:12
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Structure completed. Remainder of the rigging, carving the second prop and a few small details left to finish.
simpleflyer	Guillows 1903 Wright Flyer	Build	05-Oct-08 22:22
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Fuselage mated to wings.
simpleflyer	Guillows 1903 Wright Flyer	Build	04-Oct-08 16:21
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Elevator and rudder assembled. Fuselage frame started. Looks like we will meet our 12-17-08 deadline.
simpleflyer	Guillows 1903 Wright Flyer	Build	03-Oct-08 18:16
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Thread wing bracing in place. Elevator and rudder surfaces covered.
simpleflyer	Guillows 1903 Wright Flyer	Build	02-Oct-08 00:39
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Motor and prop dirve train test fit prior to installation.
simpleflyer	Guillows 1903 Wright Flyer	Build	30-Sep-08 17:08
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Wing struts glued in place and more small bits built.

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