Post Your "Bumps and Bruises" Bixlers

[lonewolf7717]

Yes I know there is an official Bixler thread but after a rather truncated peruse one will note how new and shiny all the planes are. What we are lacking is a "Can't believe the darn thing still flies" thread. I have owned several Bixler type "clones" but have always been proudest of the ones with war damage.....hasty repairs jobs, failed modifications, dented/missing foam and the always dreaded wobbly wing bit. Post your pics of Bixlers that have borne the brunt of our sometimes less that sound judgement and kept on flying. A back story on your bixlers bumps and bruises would be a plus.

Here are a few of my ol buddy for starters.....

 

[rlaska]

Just curious, what is that pod velcroed to the leading edge of the left wing, near the root?
Looks a little bit like a light socket

 

[rockets4kids]

If you are prone to crashing, covering the plane with tape *before* you crash is a great way to keep it much more structurally sound.

 

[lonewolf7717]

Just curious, what is that pod velcroed to the leading edge of the left wing, near the root?
Looks a little bit like a light socket

Well sir that would be a DIY landing light.....here is a vid i did about a year ago on that exact light for that exact plane pictured. If you have any other questions please feel free to ask.
http://youtu.be/1wesbsKeHRU

 

[lonewolf7717]

If you are prone to crashing, covering the plane with tape *before* you crash is a great way to keep it much more structurally sound.

Huh? mmmk gotcha.

 

[rlaska]

Well sir that would be a DIY landing light.....here is a vid i did about a year ago on that exact light for that exact plane pictured. If you have any other questions please feel free to ask.
http://youtu.be/1wesbsKeHRU

Nicely done, lonewolf! I didn't get a chance to watch all of it, but definite brownie points for your creativity.