I just had to post a few photos from our friend David Gardner's newly completed TG-3A kit. Nice job David!
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Almost done with this build, no problems through the entire build. I just wish someone had warned me about how difficult the Aluminum colored Monokote was to work with. It doesn't strecth or shrink very well...
Posted by: Dave Gardner | September 17, 2009 at 12:33 PM
Thanks for the heads up on the Monokote David. I'll pass it along. Are there any other choices for silver? You did a fine job despite that issue.
How did our decals perform? They look great!
Tom
Posted by: Tom Martin | September 18, 2009 at 06:33 AM
Tom:
The decals are hand cut from monokote. Not as nice looking as yours, but my model fund is a bit low at the moment. I ghave all the surfaces rigged and should be ready for some test flights soon...
Posted by: Dave | September 21, 2009 at 07:11 PM
Cool, have you thought about sending the photos and description to Model Aviation's feature on newly completed builds? It might just get more modelers interested in vintage U.S. sailplanes.
Posted by: Tom Martin | September 22, 2009 at 08:56 PM