Spitfire
Joe Adamusko and I have shared a love of Spitfires for many years. In the spring of 1995 we committed to what was ultimately "The Spitfire Project." Little did we realize just how all-consuming the project would become, or how many people would contribute significantly to the final outcome. Bob Martens created one of the finest sets of drawings for a CL Stunter. He did most of the drawings from actual parts and templates used to construct the original two Spitfire models. Ed Gallagher was instrumental in the composite material work, expert machining of the spinner male molds and backplates by Ron Kieffer, anodizing by George Venturini; and vacuum-forming of the canopies was done by Dave Midgley. As the design was evolving, we went back and forth almost endlessly. Joe and I drew up so many plans that the postman even commented on the increase in mail that spring. Joe massaged my drawings, I made changes to his, and eventually we arrived at the design you see here. It didn't come easily, cheaply, or quickly, but the result is exactly what we had in our minds' eyes in the beginning.
