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I still haven't maidened the Warthog. I want to get a little more experience on the Stinger EDF first. I have 3 successful flights on the Stinger now, so maybe a couple more, and I'll be ready to fly the 'Hawg. The Scout is still flying nicely, and I figured out this past Sunday that she's just fine taking off at half-throttle. She lifts off after a short roll, with far less tendency to try and bank left on the motor torque (reminding me once again that I have a bit more motor in her than she really needs).
My next project will be to build up the Simple Storch. I already have the Speed-build kit and power-pack, so it's just a matter of getting down to the dungeon for the workbench space. My plan is to paint her up to match the real Storch on display at the Pima Air and Space Museum, decorated for the Italian military under Mussolini. The biggest trick will be getting some views of the top of the aircraft, as it's suspended from the ceiling of one of the display hangars. I should be able to get the Fascist symbols for the wings from Callie Graphics, and I plan to add a few extra little details to make the plane a bit more true-to-scale.
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