1/32 Granville Gee Bee Model Z Super Sportster.

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Thanks so much, John. Sincerely.
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Bruce, I'm really sorry to hear this - my best wishes to them (and you) and prayers for a speedy recovery!
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Thank you, Stuart. Most sincerely. I am using the time to work creatively, and take stock of my situation, what Heidegger considered “the terror of the normal.” I am still working on this project as well as the speederbike for the ArchiveX Contest. We shall see!
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Sorry to hear about your girlfriend and her mother. Hopefully, it is not life-threatening. This pandemic is affecting ALL of us, in one way or another.
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Thanks so much for your thoughts, John. Sincerely.
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I am thinking stretched sprue and not monofilament line for steel cable. Terminations will be loops, visible leaving the wing supports, similar to ship’s mooring lines.

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If you look carefully, the bracing wires are airfoil shaped in the case of the GB, and not circular. Something that you may want to consider.
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Carlos, thank you! Maybe? Look at the shadow.

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Tail fin cable is different design. One cable, terminated end to end loops.
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Sorry to hear that. My sister's best friend in Maryland was sick from Covid since September and she has yet recovered. Sad part of it all, now her friend has developed osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis - both caused by the onset of covid-19. She never had underlying issues prior to being tested positive to Covid-19. Wishing your GF and her mom the best.
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Thank you for your kind words, Tom. Sincerely. Not wanting to stall out on this project, I decided to try the kit decal for the IP on Tamiya Silver Leaf. I think I may go with this just because I want to move forward.

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