As advertised we did not work last week because of the
upcoming Memorial weekend.
Greg had to work late tonight, so Rick and I got caught up from the Memorial
weekend flying activities, looked at pictures and watched videos. Greg got
here only about 30 minutes late, but with our sandwiches in hand. So we ate
and catch Greg up on the videos and the weekend activities.
Once we got started working on the project, we finished adding the wood
filler mating to the nacelle extensions on the bottom. Soon the wood was all
applied and sanded. This completes adding the wood filler to all the
nacelles.
Rick brought spot putty so the next job to go smooth and blend in the added
wood filler. This is a slow job because of waiting for the spot putty to dry
so we can sand and prime between coats. This only got done to the bottom
side for this night. It started getting late enough to call it a night. I
didn't take any pictures of the project tonight. Not much to tell that
pictures would show.
We will not work the next 3 weeks because of summer vacation trips and
obligations. Therefore the next scheduled work date will be June 30. So
follow our lead, get out and enjoy good ole summertime.
GRG Associates (Gary , Rick & Greg) |
Week 400...........Unbelievable, we have been working on
this project now for 7.692 years. Hard to believe. Depending on who you talk
to this is either a big milestone or a great travesty. Regardless of what
you think we are OK on where the project is. Oh sure we would have liked to
have it done 6 years ago, but no big deal. I must admit though, last night
we were joking around about flying this using personal walkers:.
Work this summer will be spotty, as all three of us have lots of things
going on. Also not all vacations are taken yet, and at least of us has
multiple vacations through out the summer months. Yet you guessed it, we are
not working again next week.
Two weeks ago I had a WWII B17 Vet come over to check out the project. I
don't have my notes here with me but, his first name was Dan. Dan enjoyed
looking at the project very much , and I could tell it brought back lots of
memories. I need to do a write up on that night later when I have more time.
After all this babble you probably think we did Not work last night. Wrong!!
The wing was turned right side up because of Dan's visit, so we worked on
filling the top side of the nacelle's where we had added balsa. Actually we
got a good lick in, as all the heavy filling and sanding is done to the
topside of the nacelle's. I did not get pictures last night because I had
other projects needing attention after the crew went home.
We should be back in a couple of weeks so see ya then!
GRG Associates (Gary , Rick & Greg) |
OK, If you were betting that we did Not work, YOU WON. We have a more noble
excuse this time. WE had about a dozen or so Cub Scouts at the field last
night. With three buddy box setups, each and every one got to fly an RC
airplane. These boys were really excited and a couple of them are natural rc
pilots.
With August just around the corner, building time is still sparse. There is
still vacation time that needs used up before school starts.
Enjoy the summer and see you in a few weeks, so see ya then!
GRG Associates (Gary , Rick & Greg) |