Dave should return on Tuesday to finish the carpeting, so I’ve been working on little things that I want done before he gets back. I went to Fastsigns to get some dark grey vinyl passenger warning decals, and wired up the fuel gauge lamps now that they’re installed. I’ll post some more pictures later of […]
Read MoreSo, a couple of things. First, note that the homepage has changed slightly, as I’ve added a Blog widget separate from the Articles widget. That’s to separate the “fluff” of my Blog posts (just me talking about what we’re doing and why) from the meat of the actual building updates in the individual building chapters (like interior) – which […]
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So, my original plan to upholster the doors doesn’t seem like it’s going to work out, so I think I’m going to paint the beams the color of the interior and get custom door placards made to match the website’s font. Space Age is the name of the font, though the NASA font is similar…
Read MoreAs promised Dave is here putting the interior into the airplane, and I’m mostly trying to stay out of his way. He’s doing a great job, and it’s already looking awesome. The fuselage beams and NACAs are covered, and he’s starting on the headliner. All of the “little bits” are covered and waiting to go […]
Read MoreEverything is coming together now, as I am tying up the loose ends on the electrical conversion and upgrade, Dave tells me he’s ready to come down and start putting in the upholstery. And American Propeller should have our prop for finishing in our paint in a couple of weeks. It’s heady stuff, but after […]
Read MoreWe had a long weekend due to the Easter holiday, and it’s altogether fitting that our plane would begin its rebirth. Although I still have a lot of wiring to do, the essential panel wiring is completed and tested. The airplane is coming back to life. I still need to finish the engine compartment, and […]
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