munzieb Posted June 30, 2017 Report Posted June 30, 2017 A good, pilot friend of mine's 74th birthday is coming up soon and I wanted to get him a special gift. Over the years he has flown everything from Citations to Gulfstreams but his heart always go back to one of the first planes he flew, the D Howard 500. The original design was based on the WWII Lockheed Ventura. D Howard started manufacturing the aircraft in San Antonio TX in the early '60s but the recip engine design starting to compete with the new turboprop aircraft and eventually only 17 were built. I would really like to give him a plaque with a 3/4 view of the aircraft with "Howard 500" on the top and his moniker of "Capt. Harley" on the bottom. There are a few pictures on the web but not sure if they are CW. Since this is a one time gift, hope that's not a problem. Thanks in advance for any help. Quote
DonR Posted June 30, 2017 Report Posted June 30, 2017 Hope this is OK for you Don R multitom, frankorona, munzieb and 2 others 5 Quote
munzieb Posted June 30, 2017 Author Report Posted June 30, 2017 Don!!! that is absolutely amazing! I may need to create some more bridges but really perfect. Many thanks and I'll post when I'm done. Quote
DonR Posted June 30, 2017 Report Posted June 30, 2017 Yep, You are right. It does need additional bridges JOE_M, frankorona, ChelCass and 1 other 4 Quote
munzieb Posted June 30, 2017 Author Report Posted June 30, 2017 Thanks Don, even better. I'll be going to the copy shop shortly for some larger copies. Thanks again Quote
penquin Posted July 1, 2017 Report Posted July 1, 2017 Great pattern, looks super. Nicely done. jim penquin Quote
amazingkevin Posted July 5, 2017 Report Posted July 5, 2017 Can't do with out Donr that's for sure! Quote
GPscroller Posted July 5, 2017 Report Posted July 5, 2017 Beautiful pattern Don can't wait to it cut. Jeff Quote
munzieb Posted July 11, 2017 Author Report Posted July 11, 2017 Don, Another fantastic pattern! The thin lines were a little scary but I made it through. His birthday is in early August and I'll ship it out soon. I'm positive he will like it and I'll let you know how it goes. Many thanks for great work. DonR and multitom 2 Quote
DonR Posted July 11, 2017 Report Posted July 11, 2017 Very Nice!! Turned out great, thanks for cutting and showing it. I love to see my patterns come to life. Don R Quote
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