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    After 15 years...the Petrel re-visited

    My new version of the 1:3.5 scale Slingsby Type 13 Petrel got her maiden this afternoon. She flies even better than I remember!
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    Congratulations Chris.
    What a beautiful bird!!!
    It's not complicated, bigger is better.

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    Very very nice! I have always liked the lines of the Petrel..... Need to build
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    Vintage wood is the BEST! But....every now and then a plastic missile can be quite enjoyable!

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    Love the angle of the last picture. Great job Chris.

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    Chris you pump them out like Boeing's factory
    Another beauty

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    Beautiful finish! Well done!

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    jelous , still collecting materials for mine, also like the finish , is that rubber blocks for the main skid?

    Dave bell

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    Just sections of radiator hose, Dave

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    neat idea chriss , thanks, added to list!!
    dave

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    Managed a few flying shots this weekend... (hands off the sticks time!)
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