Updates - I know they are late in coming but I've been traveling alot on business

I've been working on the plane off and on while traveling for work. I've gotten alot done and I'm almost ready to start putting skin on the fuselage frame work. I got the alodining done and also primed all the pieces. I started riveting all the pieces together and found a few problems but resolved those and now I'm at the point I'm almost ready to start putting the skin on. Big day coming soon. I made some changes on the tail wheel set at the rear bulkhead and discovered I was right the first time. So, I've ordered new parts for the F-611 and F-612 and will rebuild the rear landing gear attachment. The parts should be in next week, I'll get those built, alodined and primed ready to reinstall. Once complete I will be reviewing the plans to ensure I'm ready for skin installtion. Here are a few more pictures of the work I've done.

Ready to Alodine

Over the past month I've been getting parts fitted into the skeleton of the Fuselage and I'm now ready to begin my first attempt with the Alodine Process. This weekend I removed all the non-primed parts and I'm in the process of de-burring and dimpling as required. The parts will then be ready for the Alodine process. I have my Metal Prep 33 (an Acid Etching Liquid) and powdered Alodine. I hope to have my first batch of parts complete this weekend assuming I get all the prep work complete.

He's Back and Motivated

Herb started a new job this time last year. He travels a lot now, so the plane project got put aside while he got comfortable in his new role.

However, he told me this morning that he is ready to start posting again. He's spent the last week or so cleaning and re-organizing the garage. So check back soon.