At 02:49 PM 11/21/2000, you wrote: ><--SNIP--> >We just have to bare in mind that the design of the Fly-Baby. Altough the >airplane is designed in 1960, it has the looks >of airplanes from the 30's. So, if we're trying to fit a beautiful cowling >or paint-scheme, it will practically always suits the airplane well if we >keep the classic 30's airplanes in mind. I agree, and hence why I'm still refining the 1930s design I mentioned. However, I do like the "modernized" scheme, but only time will tell. >1. Cowling > The original Cub-cowling is by far the most beautifull. Other 'closed' >cowlings don't grace the Fly-baby very much. I'll cross that bridge when I get to it, but in the meantime I tend to lean towards the closed cowl. >2. Landing Gear. > If the two vees are closed, it gives a 'heavy' look at the airplane. >And as wood as material is very beautiful.... No argument there, and I also think the comments posted by Ron are valid, but... >To share some ideas of paint schemes, I add some JPEG drawings of my schemes >I also think that everybody on the Flybaby-list would like to see other >paint schemes as well. So, come on guys, let's show yours ! Great job. I will provide a link to your drawings from my "Designs" page. I think they are great! >PS : Luis, the pictures of the 90% build Flybaby are wonderfull. I use >them as Screen Saver (Photo Express) on my computer. > That's very good for visual knowledge of your project before you >start to build it! Yes, everybody seems to like those photos a lot. The guy certainly did a beautiful job. Thanks for writing. Luis Hernandez Jr. CEO Payne Corporation MotorcycleShopper.com | MotoDirectory.com | MotorcycleBooks.com MotoSalvage.com | MotoMail.com | MotoBanners.com | MotoClubs.com Voice (407) 860-1989 - Fax (407) 574-1014 - eMail: mshopper@cfl.rr.com