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Well, it took me long enough...
Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 11:06 am
by Spike
Between a busy life, a new house, the holidays, etc, it sure took me long enough to get to this point. But this weekend I started to actually rivet the tail assemblies. I suspect that this will go fairly quick as I have pretty much finished all of the metal work for the tail. So, I should be looking at a riveting marathon over the next few weeks. Oh, and I borrowed an air squeezer from a friend. I might have to keep one of those things close by.
-- John
Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 12:10 pm
by cjensen
saweet!! looks great john!
pnue squeezers are da bomb! i would ALWAYS (buy one) have one near by if i were you!
Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 12:16 pm
by Spike
Yeah but $700 is quite a few instruments.
Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 12:31 pm
by johnk
Nicely done, John! Those first rivets are really satisfying, wouldn't you say! I riveted those parts just a couple of weeks ago. (and took a picture of my very first rivet).
With all the parts you have prep'd, you'll be screaming along. Have you made it to the HS center nose rib yet? it's tough.
John
Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 12:46 pm
by cjensen
Spike wrote:Yeah but $700 is quite a few instruments.
agreed, but check prices at the yard if you really want one. i bought mine refurbished for $350.
Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 1:11 pm
by Spike
I have not done that one yet John. Ive avoided it as long as possible but think I will have to do it tonight. Ill probably get Patti to drive it while I buck it. Might as well make it as easy as possible.
-- John
Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 3:54 pm
by captain_john
Progress MADE!!!
Nice!!!
CJ
Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 12:27 am
by JohnR
cjensen wrote:agreed, but check prices at the yard if you really want one. i bought mine refurbished for $350.
I second checking with the Yard, I bought a refurbished for around $350 also. Worth every penny!