Over the summer of 2023 I had been going back and forth with another S-51 builder from Australia who had some spare (used) S-51 parts. Long story short, he had a bunch of stuff that I needed so we agreed to meet up at the Reno Air Races, as a centralized place to meet, which […]
Stewart 51 Parts – Another Big Shipment Arrives
Today I received BIG shipment of Stewart 51 parts. Lots of good stuff including: Flaps and Ailerons, Horizontal Stabilizer, Canopy Frame, Belly Scoop Assembly, Spinner, Engine Mount, Tail-Wheel Steering Bracket, Chin Scoop and Main Landing Gear Door Stiffeners. Here’s a few shots of the crate as I’m getting it opened and unpacked. You’ll also note […]
S-51 Vertical Fin and Rudder Arrive!
Today is an exciting day as the my latest parts shipment containing the Stewart 51 Vertical Fin, Rudder and Fuselage Formers. Both the Vertical Fin and Rudder are Quick Build assemblies. The Vertical Fin is completely riveted with the exception of the rear spar (which is pop-riveted on) and the assembly of the hinge assemblies. […]