PT rebuild - the hard way

Mark D · **Posted:** Thu Nov 26, 2009 9:18 am

Hi All

Thought folks would like to see the rebuild of a PT-19. This is going to be a large undertaking and it is a good time to see how one of these planes was built. We are pretty far into it but there is a long way to go. I will post some more photos as we go along if anyone is interested. Here we go.

These are the outer wing spars with the spar web removed. The webs came off pretty easy.

Right now we are about half way through the wing/center section rebuild. These next couple of photos show our method of reconstruction. This way there is assurance that the flaps and ailerons line up.

Here are some details of the center section

N3Njeff · **Posted:** Thu Nov 26, 2009 9:24 am

OUTSTANDING MARK!!!!
Yes please keep posting as I know my friend will want to keep tabs on this. As you know right now he is on his way to pick up his PT from Rico.

I had to laugh 3 days ago cause I just realised that it was his BT project that I had been drooling over on barnstormers. Not that the family needs another BT.

Post some pics of yours when you get a chance.

sdennison · **Posted:** Thu Nov 26, 2009 9:58 am

Very cool Mark! I can't wait to see more. Thanks for sharing.

My best to your Pop.

warbird_patrick · **Posted:** Thu Nov 26, 2009 12:12 pm

Looking good... great project

Patrick

Avn-Tech · **Joined:** Fri May 22, 2009 11:00 am **Posts:** 116

Mark,

Looking good.
Do you have two PT's undergoing restoration (photo #1, appears to have two fuselages).

Once I get done with my Yak-52 & L-5 I am restoring, I have two PT-19's to do (3 center scetions).

Also when I get time, I need to check on printing the new IPB that I have written (like modern IPB's).
I also need to get the blueprint info and complete the parts interchange manual that is almost done.

Laterrrrrr
Avn-Tech

Mark D · **Posted:** Fri Nov 27, 2009 10:32 am

Yes

There are two - the PT-26 is on Barnstormers

Steven M. Dennis · **Posted:** Fri Nov 27, 2009 2:01 pm

Mmmmm, mmmmm, mmmmm! Delicious photos my friend!

Pay attention folks! Nobody does it better. Fairchild didn't even do it this good.

Hope you and yours had a Happy Thanksgiving Mark!

Steve :wink:

chippie51 · **Joined:** Fri May 18, 2007 6:28 pm **Posts:** 192

We're after a couple of document/map cases for a PT-19, one for the front pit and one the rear. Does anyone know of any which may be available?

Thanks,

George

avenger2504 · **Posted:** Sat Nov 28, 2009 5:39 pm

wow those spars look in really great condition! She will be a fine example once completed!

henning · **Posted:** Fri Dec 04, 2009 11:08 pm

Very interesting shots Mark! Great stuff. Nice shots of the Spars and of all the framing.. never seen
anything quite like that before all stripped down. Looks like its coming along nicely. Looks like
you have some more room there in the new hangar? And the BT13 looks like its coming along nicely.
Need to come visit again one of these days when we get back out that way.

take care,

henning

N3Njeff · **Posted:** Sun Jan 03, 2010 6:55 pm

Mark, any updates on the PT and the BT?

Fleet16b · **Posted:** Wed Jan 06, 2010 11:28 pm

Guys

I have a fairly large large amount of Fairchild Cornel spares up here in Canada. Some came directly from the factory
If anyone is looking for items please p.m. me
The best way is to send me pics or drawings of what you need

Thanks

N3Njeff · **Posted:** Sat Jun 05, 2010 7:32 pm

Mark, any progress on this project???

Mark D · **Posted:** Wed Jan 19, 2011 10:41 pm

Hi All

I will be updating this and a few other things that have been going on around here in the last months of 2010

(I think Jeff may want to see the PT progress)

Mark D

N3Njeff · **Posted:** Thu Jan 20, 2011 10:36 pm

Yes I would!!!!! Was good hearing from you tonight, good timing as john was sitting there next to me. We chatted some more after and he wants to call you this weekend. I got to get to his barn, oh man does he have a collection going.

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