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Old 3 August 2005, 05:47 AM   #1 (permalink)
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1908 Wright Flyer Project

1908 the first Wright is flying in Europa, in Le Mans. 2008 is coming !

Strut fittings after plating
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Old 15 August 2005, 05:12 PM   #2 (permalink)
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1908 center section
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Old 18 August 2005, 03:23 AM   #3 (permalink)
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center section getting ready,looking for a wright engine !
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Old 18 August 2005, 08:49 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Lovely work. Please keep posting those photos as you proceed.
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Old 21 August 2005, 09:19 AM   #5 (permalink)
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still no engine !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 5 September 2005, 05:24 PM   #6 (permalink)
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engine

Mould with sandbox to cast the 1908 wright engine crankcase
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Old 7 September 2005, 02:21 AM   #7 (permalink)
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casting the crankcase for the 1908
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Old 13 September 2005, 02:21 AM   #8 (permalink)
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milling the 1908 crankcase. I am looking for any original part from this engine.
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