gnomemeansgnome's golden oldie Heinkel 51 ***Fertig!***

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Hmmph.....the top wing is giving me more attitude. Time to switch up the jig.....
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That’s it! Flip it over give it a beer and do it again
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It looks like you're torturing it. Which is good, it probably deserves it. :)
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Almost there, just doing rigging. What a schlamozzle.
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Finally got the last of the rigging on, including that funny y shaped rigging from the edges of the wings to the tail. First time I have used elastic thread and crazy glue to do so. Took several tries and endless patience and I shouldn't be surprised if it snaps off soon but at least I have photographic proof. My tenth build this year, and glad to have it off the bench. Enjoy, folks.

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Ho wow. That's a beautiful build. Very wel done.

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Thanks Greg. Took me long enough :shock:
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Great job on the rigging. Nice work.
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Excellent result GMG. It really comes to life on that base.
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That's Gnome mean finish! :-D Nicely done and really set off by the base.
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Cheers, guys!
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