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Post by planecrazy on Mar 18, 2019 6:18:21 GMT 12
Have followed this from the start just a wonderful job you folks are doing and such hugh progress in a short time, getting closer to paint, is this a secret or have I missed what clothing she will wear?
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Post by kiwi285 on Mar 18, 2019 18:56:35 GMT 12
I haven't heard a definitive answer as yet, but at the end of the day the scheme will be mandated by the owner.
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Post by agalbraith on Mar 19, 2019 9:59:44 GMT 12
Loving each update Mike!! Thanks for taking the time to keep us informed on progress
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 19, 2019 20:27:28 GMT 12
Hear hear!
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Post by kiwi285 on Mar 20, 2019 14:48:17 GMT 12
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Post by kiwi285 on Mar 20, 2019 15:19:43 GMT 12
Alan and Dion are continuing on with making the missing cowl panels. Colin is an ex RNZAF airframe man and has decided that we are going to make the missing bomb bay doors from aluminium. He is doing some preliminary background work and figuring out a plan of attack. I have volunteered to give him a hand with these. Cal and I gave the control surfaces another heat shrink and I started giving them a first coat of Butyrate dope. I did this with a brush but on Friday we will spray on the next couple of coats. 200319 001 by Mike Feisst, on Flickr 200319 002 by Mike Feisst, on Flickr
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Post by ZacYates on Mar 21, 2019 11:13:10 GMT 12
Colin is an ex RNZAF airframe man and has decided that we are going to make the missing bomb bay doors from aluminium. He is doing some preliminary background work and figuring out a plan of attack. Bravo Colin! That's very cool news.
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Post by kiwi285 on Mar 24, 2019 16:55:59 GMT 12
A Bit of a messy day on Friday with some of the regulars missing. Cowl panels coming along and a second coat of dope on the control surfaces.
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Post by kiwi285 on Mar 27, 2019 14:44:31 GMT 12
Colin is making progress with the bomb bay doors. Because the longest length we can cut and or bend is 4 feet we are limited to building the doors in 4 foot lengths. These will be joined up in due course and the whole lot strengthened as these inner doors have all the operating mechanism attached to them. It is being built in a full width and when complete will be split down the middle to form the two doors. They have made a form block and all the ribs will be made from the form block. Cal is busy cutting out the blanks now. Ian Martin, our machinist and hydraulics man is getting involved as he will be making all of the operating mechanism and needs to ensure that all is strong enough and lines up correctly. Alan and Dion with help from Richard are making good progress with the missing cowl panels. The control surfaces are all ready for Des and I to start rib stitching next week - so will see how long it takes us to remember how we did it all the first time. Mike has been beavering away in the bomb bay trying to remove and repair all of the rot present in there and has made a great job. He is going to take over the preparation of our 500 pounders and the Mk 8 bomb shackles and get these ready to fit in due course. 270319 001 by Mike Feisst, on Flickr 270319 007 by Mike Feisst, on Flickr 270319 002 by Mike Feisst, on Flickr 270319 003 by Mike Feisst, on Flickr 270319 008 by Mike Feisst, on Flickr
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Post by Mustang51 on Mar 27, 2019 16:14:00 GMT 12
You guys are bloody marvels !
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Post by kiwi285 on Mar 27, 2019 20:38:30 GMT 12
Thanks mate - looking forward to meeting you one day.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 27, 2019 20:42:32 GMT 12
The pace of the progress is staggering. Before we know it this will be finished and you'll be onto the next project.
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Post by agalbraith on Mar 27, 2019 21:26:51 GMT 12
Yep awesome work team.....love each update!
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Post by kiwi285 on Mar 28, 2019 15:01:40 GMT 12
All of the regular team members are really keen and get a lot of enjoyment out of achieving progress. We have enough members to form teams and they keep each other going when things appear to hit a brick wall. And the rest of us give them some gently ribbing as well as advice which all makes for a happy band. There always seems to be someone with an idea of how a job can be tackled and some discussions usually sorts out which way is the best keeping all our criteria in mind. I thoroughly enjoy going down there on a Wednesday and Friday for a dose of restoration. I was down there today to do another job and managed to get a couple of photos of the bomb bay area that Mike is working on. 280319 (4) by Mike Feisst, on Flickr 280319 (3) by Mike Feisst, on Flickr 280319 (2) by Mike Feisst, on Flickr
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Post by angelsonefive on Mar 28, 2019 15:40:16 GMT 12
I am simply amazed. Keep it up guys, you are doing God's work !
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Post by baz62 on Mar 29, 2019 16:14:46 GMT 12
I was down there today to do another job and managed to get a couple of photos of the bomb bay area that Mike is working on. 280319 (4) by Mike Feisst, on Flickr There is still a lot of original equipment visible in her bomb bay, hydraulic lines, electrical equipment, etc This view looking forward I see the battery trays are still in place. (The horizontal bit in the black painted area forward of the bomb bay bulkhead) Two batteries sat here and unfortunately in a wheels up landing sometimes cracked causing acid to get out and spark a fire. I think one of ours was lost that way at Gisborne.
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Post by isc on Mar 29, 2019 20:28:07 GMT 12
Even without damage to the batteries, structure above the batteries coming in contact with the terminals will really get things cooking. Great work guys. isc
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Post by tbf25o4 on Mar 30, 2019 8:19:30 GMT 12
For NZ2504 we used two Devon batteries which fitted into the battery space, that gave us power for internal checking etc, but we needed the external battery cart to crack her up
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Post by davidd on Mar 30, 2019 8:43:26 GMT 12
"Crack her up"? I hope you mean "Crank"! Dave D
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Post by tbf25o4 on Mar 30, 2019 15:05:26 GMT 12
sorry dave, it was always a "cracking/cranking" start-up especially if you had overprimed, (and that cost you a beer or two)
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