One year status report

Womack2005 · Post by **Womack2005** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 7:33 am

John, I was just about to fly over in the archer and try to "borrow" those wing jigs from you

For some reason I keep putting off building them but I can't put it off much longer as I'm almost ready to prime the ribs.

JohnR · Post by **JohnR** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 6:07 pm

Will, if Andy or Dave doesn't want to use them you have dibs.

Womack2005 · Post by **Womack2005** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 12:14 pm

John, I was really just kidding..........but......

If Andy or Dave don't go for em let me know! I'll fly over and get em

Status - only five more main ribs to flute and then its time to assembly half of both wings for the first time!!!! Since I have off today its gonna be on like donkey kong (as soon as I finish up the honeydo list)

RV7Factory · Post by **RV7Factory** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 4:09 pm

Hey Will (and others), I was talking to Dan Checkoway last week and he was telling me he knows of a method of building the wings where you don't rivet the inboard three ribs onto the spars until the VERY end. I guess it makes it a lot easier to rivet the bottom skins if you can insert those ribs while installing the bottom skin. If it interests you, drop him a note, and I am sure he will be happy to explain.

Womack2005 · Post by **Womack2005** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 5:01 pm

Brad, thanks for the tip

I'll check it out.

Status- All main ribs fluted. I'm halfway thru drilling the cunduit holes (per the FAQ - thanks guys). I'm getting close to assembly!!!!

Womack2005 · Post by **Womack2005** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 7:36 pm

Wooooo Hoooo!

Put in about 9 hours today

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Womack2005 · Post by **Womack2005** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 7:37 pm

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Womack2005 · Post by **Womack2005** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 7:38 pm

Good Golly!!!

I ALWAYS screw that up!
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Wicked Stick · Post by **Wicked Stick** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 8:22 pm

Womack2005 wrote:Wooooo Hoooo!

Put in about 9 hours today

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Looking good, keep at it...

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 10:58 pm

Lookin' great Will!!

Two questions about stuff in your shop...

What is the thing hanging on the wall between the doors?

What is the poster of hanging to the left of the left door?

JohnR · Post by **JohnR** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 12:44 am

Will, that all looks great! It is amazing how much you can get done when you can tie several hours together isn't it? Seems it always takes me a while to get rolling and then it is time to call it a day and get some sleep. I think I get more done in an 8 hours day than in 12 hours of 2 hours at a time. But, you take what you can get.

Womack2005 · Post by **Womack2005** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 7:26 am

Thanks guys, yesterday was a very productive day

Chad, the thing on the wall is a propane vent free heater that is plumed to a 100 pound tank outside. Above it is a fan that helps circulate the air. I just put that in last week and it works GREAT!

I get the old movie posters for free from the local video store when they are done with them. This month its Milla Jovovich in "Ultraviolet". You may remeber her from such memorable hits as "The Fith Element" and "Resident Evil"

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 2:23 pm

Ahh..."The Fifth Element" is one of my favorite movies!!

"Ladies and Gentleman!!...Corbin Dallaaaaaaaaaas!!"

Womack2005 · Post by **Womack2005** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 3:02 pm

Settle down there Ruby Rod

Leeloo sais: Big Badda Boom! Mul-ti paaaaaaass

One of my favorite flicks as well

Snap · Post by **Snap** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 8:20 pm

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Womack2005 · Post by **Womack2005** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 1:01 pm

Snap,

Nice RR impression!