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PostPosted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 1:21 am 
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Some sort of wind tunnel testing of an SB2C prop? Beyond my level of knowledge, which isn't much to begin with.



Looks to be the Lycoming XH-2470 in its test cell. I would wager that prop is a fair bit larger than what's on an SB2C...


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PostPosted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 7:28 pm 
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I knew it would work. And no I didn't sleep through that one as that would have been impossible. :wink: pop2
Maybe it's just me, but you can never see enough photos posted of the artwork being created at Vultures Row. Amazing and fantastic work Chuck and his crew are creating and greatly appreciated that you would take the time to share your creativity here. It's a rare treat for sure, and for these guys to take the time to share their creativity with the rest of us is nothing short of amazing IMHO.

When one becomes a master of his craft, it becomes an ever more difficult task to improve on the skill it takes to create artwork at Chuck's level. It's quite an honor that folks such as Chuck, Scott and a few others here allow us to have a look at such a high level of craftsmanship. Something that should never be taken for granted here on WIX, or anywhere for that matter.

One thing I can state for certain is that I, for one, don't envy (yet appreciate and respect) these guys who have achieved the highest levels of perfectionism, professionalism and craftsmanship. To always live by the code that one can do better than perfect most certainly must be an exercise in futility. But somehow these type of folks seem to find a way to improve on perfection. Baffling to me how they do it but greatly appreciate the results from my end.


With all do and humble respect Mark, not sure I am the "Scott" in your post but Chuck is on a completely different level than I. Sure he has forgotten more than I'll ever know and definitely sets the bar high. 8)

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Hi Scott, with all due respect, don't sell yourself short on your talent. You're as good and even better than many mentioned in certain areas of metal shaping.
Self promotion might be one of those things you're not good at, but don't worry, you're up there with the best of them.

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Hi Scott, with all due respect, don't sell yourself short on your talent. You're as good and even better than many mentioned in certain areas of metal shaping.
Self promotion might be one of those things you're not good at, but don't worry, you're up there with the best of them.

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Too kind. :drink3:

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Sabremech wrote:
Hi Scott, with all due respect, don't sell yourself short on your talent. You're as good and even better than many mentioned in certain areas of metal shaping.
Self promotion might be one of those things you're not good at, but don't worry, you're up there with the best of them.

David


I've always had zero use for accolades and rarely give them out unless earned but with all do respect ..... +1

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Here's a nice SB2C-1 setup if I ever saw one.

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SB2C-1 on the assembly line probably at Columbus OH c 1943

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SB2C-1C, probably assigned to the Assembly and Repair Depot at NAS San Diego, CA c 1943

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