Waco UPF 7 Restoration
Restoring the Waco UPF 7
Aircraft framework in Rare Aircraft’s workshop
Original airframe parts before remanufacturing
Fuselage on its gear with new dishpan
Fuselage showing all new stringers
All new metal
New oil tank
New trim crank assembly
All new sheet metal
Rare crew during envelope and fabric institution
Fuselage being covered
Wings during painting
Wings painting and curing
Sheet metal drying – note polished standing strips on top of engine cowl
Wings awaiting and curing
Fuselage during assembly
Top wing ready for installation
Prepping fuselage for stripe painting
Getting ready to paint stripes
Detail of wing leading edge
Detail of steerable wheel assembly
Final detail and prep before delivery
Fueling for first flight
Engine started for first flight
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