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[Von Writter]

Wow, I knew Rick was a good metal man, but.... He is doing mine for me when I get to that stage and now that I see them I'm even more excited to have him do them!!!

[Jadecy]

I promised my dad (Al Cvelbar) I would post some pictures for him and I've been dragging my feet. I finally got them uploaded to photobucket.

The Avro is the plane he rebuilt for Old Rhinebeck
The Nieuport is the scaled down version constructed with aluminum. (same as Rick Bennet's)
The Albatross DVa is a project he has been working on for a while. It is full scale and mainly wood construction as the original was.

I think these give a pretty good representation of some of the work he is able to do. He also has a metal lathe for making bushings, pins, etc...

I do have more pictures but do not have time to post them right now. If you have trouble getting a hold of him you can leave me a message or if you know how to get a hold of Rick Bennett you can just ask him. My dad sees him fairly often.


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The triplane is not related to his work. It is Fred's triplane.


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Feel free to view the other pictures I have posted on my photobucket albums. I have a bunch of pictures from Cabin Fever model engineers show in York, PA this year. Lots of miniature engines that you may find interesting.

links to pictures:

jadecy_/ww1_planes/Albatross DVa - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

jadecy_/ww1_planes/Avro - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

jadecy_/ww1_planes/Nieuport - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

[jumpinjan]

Thanks Doug. Is your dad's Nieuport ready to fly yet?
Jan

[Der Grüne Flieger]

Doug,

I am a big fan of your father's work. He is a very talented craftsman.

Phil

[drrivah]

Hi-
Any equipment recommendations for an abrasive and/or soda blaster and compressor set up for use in cleaning up a welded 4130 fuselage prior to epoxy/primer?

I am thinking 6CFM/ 80-120 psi is about right. Too big for a glove box.

Comments on specs and brands from the experts with experience in this area?

Thanks.


-pete/Leesburg, VA

[ulpilot]

Originally Posted by drrivah

Hi-
Any equipment recommendations for an abrasive and/or soda blaster and compressor set up for use in cleaning up a welded 4130 fuselage prior to epoxy/primer?

I am thinking 6CFM/ 80-120 psi is about right. Too big for a glove box.

Comments on specs and brands from the experts with experience in this area?

Thanks.


-pete/Leesburg, VA

Attended one of the Clyde Smith Cub rebuilding seminars a while back, and this was discussed. Clyde recommended hiring a commercial company to blast the fuselage. His reasoning, and it makes sense, was why buy a piece of equipment with limited use, unless you have the storage space, and future plans to use it more. And to me his best reason, the company will take care of cleaning up the left over mess.

There are companies that will either come to your place, or you can take it to their shop. Check your local yellow pages, or contact some of the race car builders to see where they get theirs done.

Having blasted more than a few pieces outdoors, the clean up issue, and getting grit in some very uncomfortable personal locations are more than enough reason to hire that job out!

[drrivah]

Hi UL:
The only local shop near DC is SandBlast America, Manassas. Have to haul the fuse there, get it blasted and then consider whether they should prime immediately.

Cost for a ~ 18-20 ft 4130 fuse is ~1000- for just blasting, with more for priming. I think the equipment is less, and the compressor can be used for painting later.

So, back to the equipment catalogs.

-peb

[baldeagle]

Call American Stripping Company (ASCO) in Manassas, they've done lots of airplane stuff, will prime or powder coat for you also. I've always thought their prices were reasonable.




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[drrivah]

Hi baldeagle- Thanks for the tip. Est. is 650- to blast and epoxy fuse. Say their policy is not to powdercoat if tube frames have been linseed oiled.
-pete

[baldeagle]

I've had linseed oiled frames powder coated there, as long as the welds are good and the oil won't leak out it's OK, but obviously they can't be held responsible if some does leak.