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CREATING THE ILLUSION

o clarify things, here are a few examples. Say that you want to build a big, impressive P-47D Thunderbolt with a span of about 92 inches. The plans call for a finished weight of about 30 pounds and for a minimum power of a 5ci engine or higher. Perhaps you’ve read a review of the plans-built model in one of your favorite

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