Finally flying

[shipljl]

After four years in the restoration process, I'm finally flying! Here's some photos of the finished product. I'm amazed how nice it handles on the ground and in the air. Amazing for something built in 1941. I couldn't be happier with it.

[shipljl]

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By the way. Thank you all for all of your wonderful suggestions. I couldn't have done it without you.

John

[Guest]

Re: Finally flying

John,

WOW!

It looks great!

Dave

[Ragwing nut]

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very nice. that mohair looks familiar.

[waltermrich]

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Wonderful job

[Norm G]

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Great looking airplane.
Norm G

[Buell Powell]

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That really is a great looking airplane! Very nice restoration job!

[Peterroy]

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John,

Nice job.

Am (permanently) moving to Mesquite, Nevada next week. I'll have to stop by some time and take a closer look!

Peter

[Hank Jarrett]

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Beautiful, just beautiful!!

Hank

LOVE the color scheme! ;-)

[VanDy]

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Beautiful!

[N74DV]

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Excellent!! Looks very nice. Your hard work has paid off.

Might I add a bit of opinion? I think a maroon accent stripe of about 1" width about 1.5" above the lower maroon would really set it off.

[Ryan]

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Looks absolutely fantastic! Congratulations on finishing her!

[wmfife]

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Stunning restoration! Beautiful work. Loving it.
Regarding an accent stripe- not disagreeing with anyone else's opinion but I believe the original factory finish did call for a black divider which I see faithfully duplicated here. Personally I would not change a thing. Hope I can even come close with my '41.
Nice work.

[Hank Jarrett]

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The black stripe was original on the 41 Deluxe, as was the spelling of Deluxe.

Hank

[N96337]

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That turned out beautiful!!! I love those colors!
John