Pietenpol-List: New student

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 9:12 am

Original Posted By: Michael D Cuy
Hey everyone,As of next week my wife will have completed her training as a kindergartenteacher, and it becomes my turn to further my education. So, yesterday Ipaid my first instalment of my tuition in Pietenpol U. (I ordered thecomplete set of plans from Don Pietenpol). And, today I will place my orderfor the set of Bingelis books, as recommended (once or twice) by ProfessorCuy.My question for the list is this: Are there any other "must haves" or even"should haves" that any of you would recommend to the novice builder.Bill________________________________________________________________________________Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2004 10:27:48 -0400

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 9:28 am

Original Posted By: "Richard Schreiber"
here's the turtleneck page of my site. shows the entire process.http://imagedv.com/aircamper/Log/image- ... 7-02.htmDJ VeghN74DVMesa, AZwww.imagedv.com/aircamper----- Original Message -----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 11:37 am

Original Posted By: "Bill Church"
Bill, Sounds like you are on track with the first important items. Nextquestion, are you a member of EAA and if so do you belong to an EAA chapter?There is a wealth of help avaiable through the assistance of EAA TechnicalCounselors and from EAA Information Services. All free for the asking. JoeNorris in Information Services is an IA and very knowledgable on all phasesof building and especially Pietenpols. A good man.Alex Sloan----- Original Message -----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 12:53 pm

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Alex,Thanks for the advice.Membership looks like a good idea, but chapters are few and far between onthis side of the border (the Great White North). Hard to believe, but theclosest chapter to Toronto (the biggest city in Canada) is about an hour'sdrive. Go figure.Thanks also to Jim Markle and Mike Cuy for the helpful advice.This is going to be (long term) fun!-----Original Message-----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 10:23 pm

Original Posted By: "Bill Church"
Dont forget a copy of Mike mCuys video for insperation.Dick N.----- Original Message -----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 11:13 pm

Original Posted By: "Bill Church"
Catalogs from both Aircraft Spruce and Wicks.A price list from Dillsburg Aeroplane Works.A copy of AC 43.13B.EAA Wood HandbookEAA Welding HandbookThat is a good start.Greg Cardinal in Minneapolis----- Original Message -----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 11:48 pm

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matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Jul 01, 2004 11:52 am

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matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Jul 01, 2004 12:34 pm

Original Posted By: BARNSTMR(at)aol.com
hey Terry,want a couple 3D renderings of that scheme from various angles?? what does thetop and bottom of the wing look like?send me a higher resolution image of just the logo and I can put together somerenderings for ya.here's a couple sampleshttp://imagedv.com/3D-Visualization/aircamper/aircamper.htmDJ----- Original Message -----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Jul 01, 2004 12:37 pm

Original Posted By: "Textor, Jack"

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Jul 01, 2004 1:03 pm

Original Posted By: BARNSTMR(at)aol.com

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Jul 01, 2004 4:49 pm

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matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Jul 01, 2004 5:20 pm

Original Posted By: Richard Schreiber

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Jul 01, 2004 5:40 pm

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Lightwave 3D and 3D studio MaxDJ----- Original Message -----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Jul 01, 2004 7:00 pm

Original Posted By: "Laurits Larsen"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Paint SchemeI've painted a few airplanes, boats, canoes, van's cars and several tractors. It's always very difficult to envision the final image and sometimes when pulling masking tape off I thought "what in the world was I thinking!" I recentlycommissioned DJ Vegh to layout an AirCamper design for me by telling him I wanted it based on a Texas flag. His sketch was great and probably saved me money in the long run in the amount of masking tape and paint I could have wastedin getting the look I wanted. His service is highly recommended and I was happy to part company with my hard earned cash for his talent.________________________________________________________________________________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Jul 01, 2004 7:04 pm

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Hi:You have the info list to proceed with your project.Note that the catalogs have tables of very useful data in the back. To gowith that data, I suggest that you invest in some "tools of precision",i.e. a micrometer, an inside/outside caliper and a steel scale withreadings to at least a 32nd. These are valuable in setting up your toolsand checking sizes, gauges and thickness.Also the Poly Fiber manual on covering and painting is very good.Good Luck!!!!Lou larsen----- Original Message -----

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