ITS HERE!!!!

Snap · Post by **Snap** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 8:30 am

YEHAA!!!

It is here guys. Have a llok. Just like Christmas. Finally some joy to be had.

Box One

This is a heavier one.
I'm really glad I don't have to count all the rivets

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 10:07 am

That's GREAT Snap!! Ah, getting that first box...it happens everytime a new box arrives!! Now, get that first bearing riveted, and post the pic!! (YOU HAVE TO DO THIS, IT'S REQUIRED

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dons · Post by **dons** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 11:44 am

Alright Snap! The fun is really going to start now. Your boxes arrived in better shape than mine, unless you are hiding the dings. Careful taking the duct tape off things so you don't rip too much of the blue covering off the pieces, it really does help keep the parts in better shape until you have to remove it. I kept a lot of the bigger pieces of wrapping paper, it comes in handy for masking when you get to priming. While I didn't count the rivets, I did weigh the bags with a postal scale, everything else I did count. It helped me learn what the parts were, the real names of some of the hardware, and I did find a piece was missing, nothing big, so I just ordered one (actually 10, it was a washer) in my next order. Don't let anything overwhelm you, just work on one task at a time. I studied that HS drawing for hours making sure I understood every note and dimension, it does become clear after a while.

tshort · Post by **tshort** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 1:09 pm

Awesome! Congrats - lots to look forward to!

Removing the duct tape by pulling it towards the edge of the skin leaves more blue stuff ... sometimes it is hard not to pull off the plastic.

Get ready to start bangin' some rivets!!

Thomas

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 4:11 pm

Way to go Snappola!

It is a LOooooong way from Aurora!

Time to get to work!

Btw, I just mailed my finish kit order!

...and Rich M. (new -7 builder) up here just mailed his emp order in!

BEERS for EVERYONE!

CJ

svanarts · Post by **svanarts** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 4:13 pm

Don't you just love that new-box smell!

I guess you better get your tail in gear!

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 5:01 pm

captain_john wrote:
Btw, I just mailed my finish kit order!

...and Rich M. (new -7 builder) up here just mailed his emp order in!

BEERS for EVERYONE!

CJ

Okay, I'll have another!

CJ, you snail mail the order with the big check??? That'd make me nervous...

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 6:25 pm

Chad, How come???

It was only a 25% deposit.

People mail checks like that all the time.

Is that what would make you nervous?

CJ

JohnR · Post by **JohnR** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 10:14 pm

Snap, have fun! We will be waiting for photos of those first rivets.

N200PF · Post by **N200PF** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 11:15 pm

RIGHT ON SNAP!!! Glad to see you're gettin' after it!

Post some pics over the weekend! I'll be anxious to here how it goes!

- Peter

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 11:26 pm

captain_john wrote:Chad, How come???

It was only a 25% deposit.

People mail checks like that all the time.

Is that what would make you nervous?

CJ

Well, I was thinking in terms of the whole amount. Oops.

25% ain't no biggie...

gsimatos · Post by **gsimatos** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 8:53 pm

Yeah, it is exciting eh? (As we say in Canada). My goodies-empenage came on Tuesday. I did the evevator bearing riveting yesterday, I will try to send a pic. Congrats on ther new project Cheers Gary

Snap · Post by **Snap** » Sat Nov 11, 2006 11:11 am

Here is the photo you all been waiting for.

Sorry about the focus.

Rear Spar on the bench.

My Work Shop. There is a bench break and cutter there as well.
I am having so much fun.

Womack2005 · Post by **Womack2005** » Sat Nov 11, 2006 11:23 am

Looking good Snap!!

I don't believe I have ever seen clecos like that before. Whats with the yellow deals?

Anyway, you are off and running

dons · Post by **dons** » Sat Nov 11, 2006 11:57 am

Good job Snap, I wish I had that kind of shop space. If I had to guess, those yellow things are cleco boots.

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Sat Nov 11, 2006 1:08 pm

Way to go Snap!! I love that first bearing pic!!

I'd guess the same as Don with the cleco boots...

Love your shop space!!

bmurrish · Post by **bmurrish** » Sat Nov 11, 2006 2:46 pm

Looking good Snap. Looks like you have quite the shop setup there. Is this where your helicopter is parked??? I think your one of only a few (AndyG) Rivet Bangers that is actually building in a hangar. Must be motivating.

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Sat Nov 11, 2006 6:36 pm

Snap!

I do see that you have changed your signature to reflect your new found status!

NICE!

...and yes, those are cleco boots. DOn't worry, he will soon stop using them.

He is still pretty new!

CJ

Snap · Post by **Snap** » Sat Nov 11, 2006 8:27 pm

You are correct. They are Cleco Boots. I like 'em.
This work shop is big but not, if you know what I mean. I am limited to the very back corner and don't know if I will be able to do my wings etc here.

We are getting a new lager hanger built but I think it wont be finished for awhile yet. So......I need somewhere to build my wings.

JohnR · Post by **JohnR** » Sat Nov 11, 2006 10:06 pm

Looking good Snap. Feels good to get those first rivets set doesn't it? It appears you are making good progress. Keep it up!