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WIth the blocks assembled, time to move on to the end caps. There will be one for the top side of the lower block and top/bottom for the middle blo...
Hello everyone.  This is part one of my blog on building the AC Six pattern by Dutchy.  In October, 2024, I contacted Jan and asked him if he had e...
I have completed the fenders for the first model.  I decided that I would create the fenders for the model to be painted since I am using poplar fo...
As a veteran myself, it’s more than respect for my great grandfather Harry Fourro died from wounds, buried at Boulogue Eastern Cemetery; for my gra...
First off, thank you for your input and kind words.  I am happy to share what little knowledge I have on this model but I really hope to share my e...
Yesterday I mentioned in a message post that I had finally reconciled not finding a way to create the Cooling Vents in the Cowling that exist on th...

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