Warbird Information Exchange

Excellent progress going on there, Taylor. Thanks for keeping us posted!

Can you tell us more about the antenna mesh you mentioned in the one picture? I think I get the basic idea, but I've never heard of that being used before.

Gary

Taylor,

Is your L-5 an Army or Navy ship? I noticed that you have a mix of Army and Navy radios there (the T-19/ARC-5 is a Navy radio, the rest are Army). Not pickin' on you, but since you said you're an authenticity freak. . .

Like Gary, I'm interested in knowing more about that antenna mesh. I've never heard of it before (which is odd, since I'm a radio guy).

BTW, the restoration is looking really fine. Those guys are doing a great job. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product.

Cheers!

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Dean Hemphill, K5DH
Port Charlotte, Florida

It provides a ground plane for the antenna. I think that something similiar to this is mentioned in AC43.13-2A in antenna mounting on non metallic aircraft.

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If God had wanted man to fly behind a flat motor, Pratt Whitney would've built one.

The L-5G differs from the other models in that it has a 24 volt electrical system and uses the SCR-274-N Radio Command Set. The L-5G uses the AN-104-A antenna, similar to the antenna used on the P-51 etc. In order for the antenna to be as effective as possible, it needs a metal surface for grounding. Since the L-5's are fabric covered, it is hard to ground the antenna properly, therefor the designers put a lightweight metal mesh (Similar to chickenwire) to attach the antenna to. It is easily missed in the parts manual because it doesnt have a specific part no.

Yes, I know my recievers and transmitter are navy, but I like the way they look (more placards etc. that provides interesting contrast in colors). Plus, they are the only NOS ones I have run across. Also, I like the black crinkle paint as opposed to the more common army bare metal. Black stands out more against white fabric.

Anyone going to Oshkosh '08...look for me in the L-Bird area....

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Taylor Stevenson

Well, here's another update on the L-5G. Then engine is back from overhaul and looks beautiful! The fuselage is through the silver and we're working on the fuel system and wiring soon. Lanny is doing a great job! All of the instruments are at Pacific Southwest getting OH'd and I just got my mags back from OH. I have decided to send all of my wiring to a company who can wrap it in the original style cloth covering, so it will look as original as possible. Anyone have any suggestions? I am looking to get her judged so any input would be great!




Silverback!


My original door was rotted, so Lanny made me a new one. It fits perfectly! Snugger than any orignals we have seen...


Doors and fairings on... You can see the OD paint where we sprayed under the fairings.


Lookin' Good!


From the front...


Rudder Cover


Ain't she purdy!


Instruments sittin' in the dash pre-OH


What she'll look like! 99th Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Calvary Division, Ota, Japan 1945-1949

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Taylor Stevenson

Taylor, a great looking restoration you've got there. Is Lanny Parcell the son of Bob Parcell?

Jack

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I believe so, but I'll check...

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Taylor Stevenson

Correct Jack.