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Brewster Buffalo F2A-2 | Rubber Power

Started by ramses, May 14, 2026, 04:53 PM

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Piecost

Reviewing the thread more carefully; I see that it is balsa. Very nice indeed

Jmk89

That is such a beautiful job on your part, Ramses - and she flies so well.
All the best
Jeremy

Better drowned than duffers, if not duffers won't drown

OZPAF

Beautiful work Ramses.

QuoteI rub the balsa plate very lightly a few times with 800 grit sandpaper and then wipe it off thoroughly with a tack cloth.
Place paper with the ink side up on the balsa board and slowly wipe over the strip of paper with plenty of pressure.

Thanks for the detailed description Ramses. The ink side of the print is not facing the balsa sheet?

John

Sky9pilot

Outstanding Craftsmanship!!!  Well Done.

ramses

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Thanks for the nice replies!!

QuoteThe ink side of the print is not facing the balsa sheet?
John

You are indeed right, I phrased that incorrectly.
The ink should face the balsa!

Cheers, Ramses

ramses

Today the wind was calmer than at the maiden throw/first trim flights last weekend.
So i drove to my FF field today and made more trim flights with the Brewster Buffalo:


Cheers. Ramses

One Cut

That is a nice Buffalo.  Beautiful in the air!

Piecost

Great video, good progress being made on trimming. The short grass looks rather unforgiving, though.

livingroomflight