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Hello to all,
I have not built a new plane in about a year, I have been working on my new shop. I had an above ground pool that needed to be removed and had a nice level spot in the back yard. My wife gave me the OK, and i started the project last may. I had a friend with a small back hoe who dug down 8" for the 14 tons of gravel that was put down for the base for the concrete. The gravel was moved by hand to the back yard by hand by my son and myself. The concrete was laid with help of 5 of my RC buddies and pilots who knew how to do it. It had to be pumped 80' from the road, no truck can fit in the back yard. The building construction was done by myself and my good friend JIM HINSON, who is my full-scale flying partner (Gulfstream IV) and RC Buddie. The building is 16' x20' and has a 6' attic for storage. It also has water, heat and a new 220 line going to a sub panel from a new service from the house. My wife has been very supportive, and has only asked a few times how much I have spent. I planned on 5-6 thousand, but have gone a little over that buget. Extras like French doors, Siding/ Windows to match house etc have put the total around $8000. I think I have added more value to the house than what I spent. Hope you all like the pictures.

Ron Doctorick

How about some more pictures?

Raised in West Mifflin near the county airport. I'm the one you gave a tour of the G4 a couple of years ago. Bob

Just ask and ye shall receive.[sm=thumbs_up.gif]

I Remember you Bob , More Pics on the way! only 2 seem to go though smoothly.

Ron

Some more, August 2006

Looks great Ron, now off to Sears for power tools. Will give you a call next time I'm in Pittsburgh, hopefully this summer.

Almost done, with my little helper buddy

March 2007 Lets do some Building!

Hey Ron,

That's a great looking shop. I'm anxious to see the next project that comes out of it.

Congrats on the completion of your new shop, looks great. Thanks for the building thread.