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Wow, never thought Id get to say this ...

Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2006 10:42 pm
by Spike
"Its done."


Image


I hope I never move or change jobs again. On to the wings .... :thumbsup:


-- Spike

Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2006 10:46 pm
by jim_geo
Looks great John. As I'm looking at your picture I realize I have never put my emp parts together like that.

Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2006 11:32 pm
by JohnR
Spike, that looks great! Sure is nice to be able to say those words isn't it!

Good job, keep at it!

Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 12:37 am
by svanarts
Sweet! Great job. I'm hoping to catch up in a month or two. :)

Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 3:46 am
by captain_john
Spike, Way to go!!!

It really DOES look nice!!!

Looking forward to seeing those wings!!!

:mrgreen: CJ

Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 8:08 am
by Wicked Stick
Great feeling isnt it, when you complete something like that. Congrats !

Now peel all the blue stuff off so you don't trap any moisture underneath any slightly peeled areas, as those parts will most likely be sitting around for a year or so at least.

Also, you might want to get a picture of you and the Mrs next to it before storing it. It's a good idea to get pictures of you with the project if your planning on the repairmens certificate.

Hopefully in another 9 months we'll see you next to the finished wings.

Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 8:15 am
by papakeith
Very nice! Congrats on your progress.

Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 8:21 am
by Spike
Wicked Stick wrote: Also, you might want to get a picture of you and the Mrs next to it before storing it. It's a good idea to get pictures of you with the project if your planning on the repairmens certificate.
I have those, just didn't post them. Not the most flattering pictures ya know ;)

9 months for the wings? Throwing down the gauntlet aren't you?

Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 8:33 am
by Wicked Stick
LOL, Well you did mention something about never moving again ;) at least until the wings are done.

For me it's going something like this (all slow build):
Empennage; 4-5 months
Wings; about 1.2 years
Fuselage; 1.8 years so far....
Finish and Firewall Forward; probably 6 to 9 months.

I started out with a goal of 4 years, but it's looking more like 5 at this point.

Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 9:37 am
by cjensen
Awesome Spike!! Way to go, looks wonderful! Like Jim, I never took a picture of mine set up like that either. Probably should, but then I'd have to dig it out of storage... :roll:

Wing ribs!!! They're cooooommming! :wink:

Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 10:07 am
by rv8or
Spike--

Done!?!? You obviously are new at this RV thing...it will never be "done". MUUAAHHHH HHAAAA HHAAAA :evil:


Seriously, sweet job. It looks great.


Looking forawrd to saying the same thing about my second tank within a week or two.

Joe

Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 10:07 am
by prestwich
Looks terrific, Spike! Inspires me to get back to work. Boy, this laziness spell is tenacious as hell. I don't think I've done anything since the middle of June...

Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 11:58 am
by dons
Excellent! From what I've read a good number of kits never make it that far, so you are well on your way now.

Persistance Builds Airplanes

Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 7:20 pm
by Bob Barrett
The old saying is that persistance not skill build airplanes but it looks like you have both. Keep up the good work. You may pass me up. I have a quick build that I have been working on for 5 years.

Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 9:41 pm
by N200PF
SWEEEEET! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: Almost looks like it wants to fly Spike!

- Peter