Subdeacon Joe 28,223 Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Almost ready to fly. http://theballybomber.com/index.html Link to post Share on other sites
DocWard 5,688 Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Very cool. Link to post Share on other sites
Cleburne, SASS # 39597 32 Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Very neat! I can't imagine the time and money that goes into a project like this. But it's a tribute to the passion and dedication of the individuals involved. A tip of the hat to 'em, and to you Joe for passin' these great videos on to us. Link to post Share on other sites
Badlands Bob #61228 1,954 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 He probably spent 20 years building this thing in his basement and has no way to get it out. Link to post Share on other sites
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 3,655 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 That is kinda of what I was thinking. I didn't see a big door way. Link to post Share on other sites
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 7,477 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 It's valuable enough to hire a house mover Link to post Share on other sites
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 6,133 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Check out the wing roots. Look like they're not fastened to the fuselage yet... Link to post Share on other sites
Alpo 7,612 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 He can ask Jethro Gibbs for advice. Link to post Share on other sites
Clay Mosby 821 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Pretty dang cool. I remember reading an article a few decades ago about another fella that built and flew one of similar size. Can't rightly remember zackly when or what magazine it was. Link to post Share on other sites
Subdeacon Joe 28,223 Posted October 9, 2016 Author Share Posted October 9, 2016 Check out the wing roots. Look like they're not fastened to the fuselage yet... He has done some taxi tests: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1360983267252957&id=388752051142755 Link to post Share on other sites
Home Range 0 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 its not in a basement. look at the pics. I see a screendoor and day light. Not an egrees window. The wall in front of the bird is not a permanent wall either. Link to post Share on other sites
Buffalo Douglas 16 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Seeing things like this makes me want to go to flight school Link to post Share on other sites
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