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10-07-2015, 05:14 AM
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I don't think I know we're all as nutty as Pecan Pie! We should be locked up but no they even trust us with sharp objects like Xacto knives and propellers spinning at 1000s of RPMs, hazardous chemicals like fuel, thinner, adhesives, and paint! Goes to show those in charge are more nuts than we are!
10-07-2015, 02:52 PM
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Well? My plans got changed, the wife woke up this morning and said she felt like a five day weekend. So! No worky on the bird until after Sunday, but, I may be able to sneak in some time anyway for she usually like's to head to town her second day off. We'll see.
10-07-2015, 04:00 PM
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Maybe to many dividends, vinyl siding, roofing metal, lumber, electrical, etc. etc. etc. But, I do enjoy the ease the new tractor has been as well as the enjoyment the new 32cc monster truck has brought.
10-08-2015, 12:38 PM
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... the things we men do to appease the wife.... " yes dear, I'll be right there ".. time to plug in the batteries and head out to the field, 
.John M,
10-08-2015, 01:20 PM
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Yea! But don't forget, it work's the other way as well. If I were not happy I probably would not build the thing's I build/ fix/ repair/ etc.
10-08-2015, 01:23 PM
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The top wing bolt together has been done. Problem is though, it requires a longer ball driver than I have. So in the morning I will go pick up two and braze them into one long one. And, yes Jeff, I will send it along with the airframe. Once I get it back apart tomorrow I will show what I did.
10-09-2015, 08:36 AM
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... trust me, she's spoiled rotten; she wouldn't have stayed married to me for 36 years if I didn't treat her as my equal partner... actually its more like 60/40 as she's my hug bunny 
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10-09-2015, 09:56 AM
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Few relationships will last if it is not 50/50 but of course it is always slighted 60/40 or more depending on the subject. The wife and I have been together for 34 years, the first few were hell. You know, working out which subject is yours and which is hers, but once those are ironed out it becomes a very successful partnership.
10-09-2015, 11:12 AM
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Robert,
sounds like what happened with Laura and I. Only it was closer to 5 years of turmoil for us.
A notable quotable on this topic.
" too many people give up before the fun begins"
Kevin
sounds like what happened with Laura and I. Only it was closer to 5 years of turmoil for us.
A notable quotable on this topic.
" too many people give up before the fun begins"
Kevin
10-09-2015, 12:51 PM
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sometimes i see single guys doing what they want without a care in the world, but i wouldnt trade what i have for anything. cept maybe roberts Pitts. That would be a toughy. Lol
10-09-2015, 01:50 PM
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Well I can honestly say you will never have to question the Robert's Pitt's part of the equation. LOL!!
10-09-2015, 04:11 PM
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Few relationships will last if it is not 50/50 but of course it is always slighted 60/40 or more depending on the subject. The wife and I have been together for 34 years, the first few were hell. You know, working out which subject is yours and which is hers, but once those are ironed out it becomes a very successful partnership.
Well I think most marriages that work, both partners in the relationship will give a little more than 50/50 at times... it shows ones dedication to the relationship when we go that extra mile at just the right moments... having the right gal sure does make it easier, but not to be taken for granted... that's why I do the little things she appreciates the most, because she is so unwavering in our relationship... I do still tease the hell out of her at times, but she likes it, and you certainly know when she doesn't
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10-09-2015, 05:08 PM
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I finally got a minute to take a pic. The 8-32 is permanently in place but rotates easily, so just slide the wing halves together guided by the wing tube and alignment pin, then screw them up tight.
Now I can sand this wing and everything should be ready for covering.
Now I can sand this wing and everything should be ready for covering.
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10-09-2015, 07:37 PM
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Very nice pocket screw reinforcement with the bass tube; another good idea !... wish I had originally did that on my sig cub wings... I can't tell how many times i went fishing for the screw in the wing cavity... the new wing configuration will still be a two piece wing, but with the center section permanently part of of the fuselage and then two D-ring screws (one per side) to hold each wing panel to the fuselage.
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John M,
10-11-2015, 09:17 AM
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Ok guy's , here is the airframe assembled less the engine (I know it fits already). Now to disassemble it and do a final sand in prep for covering. I will do it in section's, sand and cover that is. I will begin this, sand and cover, phase tomorrow.
10-11-2015, 10:44 AM
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I will post the progress as it is made. First up is the tail feather's, the ele/stb connection will be the biggest pain of anything. I have to put the covering for both top and bottom of which will be a single piece, attached only to the Le Ele/Te Stab so as to pin the hinges then lay the fabric down over it.
And speaking of Jeff (Sguirrly), where is he?
And speaking of Jeff (Sguirrly), where is he?