tentative first steps

RV6junkie · Post by **RV6junkie** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 2:57 pm

That's a good first step PK. My test kit consisted of the HS end rib and front spar

I was so fustrated after I screwed-up my first assembly, I almost threw the whole thing in the garbage and quit. But a call to a local builder (who came right over) calmed me down. He showed me how to drill-out the bad rivets and get everything going again. During the course of building, I had to drill-out a few more rivets

I also have a "spare" right elevator and left flap.

papakeith · Post by **papakeith** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 11:00 pm

UPS found my house and left me a present from Vans.

I'm the proud owner of an unassembled tool box.

John, when is good for you?

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 7:43 am

Well, Wicked Stick will be coming over tomorrow (Monday) night if you care to join us. We will be closing up my right tank. It will require you to work independently with some guidance from us. We will be busy working with curing proseal and have a time restraint while the rivets are set.

Don't expect to finish this in one night. It will take at least a couple of visits anyways. We usually get underway around 5 pm.

WS, can you bring your squeezers for PK to use?

CJ

Wicked Stick · Post by **Wicked Stick** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 12:31 pm

captain_john wrote: WS, can you bring your squeezers for PK to use?

CJ

Yeah sure thing, just remind me to bring them with a phone call before I leave

Is PK bringing some more beer ?

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 12:45 pm

I hope so!!!

CJ

papakeith · Post by **papakeith** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 1:10 pm

Sounds good to me. I just have to cancel a walk with my daughter. supposed to be crappy out tomorrow anyway, right?

I'll know for sure later once I've spoken with her.

Beer? I think I could find some to bring

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 5:15 pm

Cool, have you been watching the -8 emp on ebay? One bid on it as of this morning!

CJ

papakeith · Post by **papakeith** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 5:27 pm

all set for tomorrow night.

and yes, I've been watching that ebay emp kit. you're an evil man CJ, pure eeeevilll.

BTW, do you like venison? I've got a nice roast that's been smoked w/ hickory I could bring tomorrow if you're interested.

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 5:58 pm

I do! Sure... bring it along!

If it isn't meat and potatoes... it's meat and meat!

CJ

papakeith · Post by **papakeith** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 6:22 pm

captain_john wrote:If it isn't meat and potatoes... it's meat and meat!

Amen

Probably won't see me until 6 or so.

prestwich · Post by **prestwich** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 8:08 pm

Venison? Someone say venison? Uh, last minute change of venue, PK -- we'll be meeting at my place instead!

papakeith · Post by **papakeith** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 7:12 am

Nah, we'll keep our meeting place set. That commute would be a killa!

Ohh, and just to rub some salt in the open wound.

papakeith · Post by **papakeith** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 10:13 am

I've officially banged/squeazed my first rivets. Last night captain_john invited me over to start construction of my tool box project from vans.

A huge thank you to Dave, Dave, and of course John. I couldn't have asked for better guidance.

In between prosealing john's fuel tank, they took turns helping me through all of the stages.

I do have one question though. You guys talk about years to get to the "canoe" stage. I was able to get there in one night!

I even sat inside and made engine noises.

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 10:37 am

man! PK, you are pure

that meat looks DELICIOUS!!!

i just might have to make the 1000 mile trip if you guys are gonna eat like that for a build session!

i'm off to

again...

Wicked Stick · Post by **Wicked Stick** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 11:08 am

Papakeith wrote:
I do have one question though. You guys talk about years to get to the "canoe" stage. I was able to get there in one night!

I even sat inside and made engine noises.

By the looks of the picture, ya can tell though he's making "Auto" engine noises... Or he's still a newbie student pilot with both hands still clenched onto both handles of the Cessna yokes.

If there were an instructor in the back of that tandem canoe, he'd be wacking the back of your head to remind you to put your hand on the throttle and the stick

All kidding aside now, it was great to meet you last night Keith, and hopefully your on your way to making a bid on E-bay

papakeith · Post by **papakeith** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 11:45 am

funny thing is, that was the first thing I noticed about the picture too. I'm driving, not flying. Oh well, it's only a toolbox. I'll have a stick for my next canoe picture.

hmmm now that I look at that picture again, things look proper. . .

Thermos · Post by **Thermos** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 8:34 pm

Wicked Stick wrote:All kidding aside now, it was great to meet you last night Keith, and hopefully your on your way to making a bid on E-bay

Keith,

Ditto what Dave said...and thanks for the venison and beer!

Dave

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 8:52 pm

...and a great time was had by all!

CJ