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Old 10-01-2016, 03:57 PM   #124 (permalink)
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li'l update

The World's worst job estimator continues his dim-witted slog in fabricator land.
I managed to rough in the nose,sides,and tail of the lower body/chassis.
And I managed to invert 'baby' without breaking anything.
The superstructure components for the front wheel fairings are complete.I ran out of material late yesterday and made a run to Home Depot this AM for 3,6-foot cedar fence pickets which will give me enough material for the rear,2-pc wheel fairings.
While I was over in that part of town I hit Harbor Freight for their 10" X 84" steel loading ramps (on sale @ $34 off regular price).
'Baby' will probably end up weighing as much as I do and I already strain to move her upper and lower bodies.Those new ramps may save my bacon!
I have some photos of the build and brought the camera with me.If Al isn't super busy,he'll help me get those into Photo-Bucket so I can post them.
I do 'labs' Tuesday for my upcoming physical on the 11th.
It looks like I could spend at least an entire week on 'baby,' to finish her up.And then there's all the T-100 stuff.
After the woodwork for the fairings is done (ripping,chop-sawing,band-sawing,and sanding/shaping) I can take down one of the power tool work stations which now blocks the entry to the 'shop.'
Then I can get either the nose or the tail of 'Spirit' under some cover for composite work,juggling between 'vehicles.'
It's weird to see the 'template' finally.And it will be cool to see how she does on her 'exam' at DARKO.
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