Panther flame out

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09 Oct 2017 11:47 #14108 by flyingpete
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After yesterday's flame out the Panther didn't look like she had a great deal of damage other than both wing tips and some impact damage to the belly. I have stripped back the bottom sheeting and she has basically broken her back in two places. This will be the fourth time it has been repaired and to be honest I'd rather channel my efforts into a new project. It's a real shame as it was a nice flying scale jet.
I will put her away in the roof space and one day I may repair her.

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09 Oct 2017 12:08 #14109 by Brian
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Sorry to hear that Pete.

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09 Oct 2017 17:34 #14114 by Phil Ford
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Sorry to hear it is that bad. Really feel for you Pete. Roof space for the future mate. ;)
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09 Oct 2017 17:55 #14115 by kevinross
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Sorry i missed a good day but glad is missed the belly landing - sorry to hear the damage is serious.
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10 Oct 2017 20:03 #14117 by throttletothewall
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Pete,

So sorry to hear the damage is worse than first thought.

As we discussed on Sunday it is often best to park the problem for a few months and then come back to it when enthusiasm for the task returns. Despite the flameout (which I assume you still think was caused by that bung in the main tank not sealing properly and could therefore be fixable) it is still a lovely model and flies really well.

However, I for one am looking forward to your next project making some significant progress now the Winter months are fast approaching.

Rgds

Peter W.
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11 Oct 2017 16:13 - 11 Oct 2017 16:17 #14118 by flyingpete
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Thanks boy's for your words of encouragement. Chilver aviation will be doing a full on winter build. The A-10 will be for another day so I'm going to build a F9f Couger. Larger than the Panther but will build it ultra light so can still use the wren 100..
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11 Oct 2017 16:40 #14119 by flyingpete
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Or this scheme

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11 Oct 2017 18:27 - 11 Oct 2017 18:32 #14120 by Brian
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Look forward to seeing the build thread and photos Pete. Red and white looks nice, so does the orange scheme. If it flies like the Panther did...........awesome!
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11 Oct 2017 18:31 #14121 by Brian
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oops! I meant "Panther", sorry.

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11 Oct 2017 18:36 #14122 by simondean
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I like the red and white scheme. :)

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