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by Snap
Fri Nov 17, 2006 4:41 am
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: HS 405 main rib woes
Replies: 17
Views: 21790

There I was today at work on my day off. Working away on the Emp at the same stage as this thinking, now how do I do this???? :headscratch: I even got the Engineer to have a look and he says 'Where are the dimensions for the placement of the 404?' Yep, I did read this but didn't remember it. Now I w...
by Snap
Mon Nov 13, 2006 4:14 am
Forum: Workshop & Tools
Topic: #12 Drill
Replies: 8
Views: 11720

#12 Drill

Isn't it annoying when construction has to stop becuase you don't have a #12 Drill bit. Do you think I can get one anywhere? Not a chance. So....Once again I had to place and order for tools from the States. :bang:
by Snap
Sat Nov 11, 2006 8:27 pm
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: ITS HERE!!!!
Replies: 19
Views: 20575

You are correct. They are Cleco Boots. I like 'em. This work shop is big but not, if you know what I mean. I am limited to the very back corner and don't know if I will be able to do my wings etc here. http://www.rivetbangers.com//cgi-php/forumsGallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=34...
by Snap
Sat Nov 11, 2006 11:11 am
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: ITS HERE!!!!
Replies: 19
Views: 20575

Here is the photo you all been waiting for. http://www.rivetbangers.com//cgi-php/forumsGallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3393 Sorry about the focus. http://www.rivetbangers.com//cgi-php/forumsGallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3396 Rear Spar on the bench. http://...
by Snap
Tue Nov 07, 2006 8:30 am
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: ITS HERE!!!!
Replies: 19
Views: 20575

ITS HERE!!!!

YEHAA!!! It is here guys. Have a llok. Just like Christmas. Finally some joy to be had. http://www.rivetbangers.com//cgi-php/forumsGallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3387 Box One http://www.rivetbangers.com//cgi-php/forumsGallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3390 Th...
by Snap
Sat Nov 04, 2006 10:02 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: paint vs no paint
Replies: 18
Views: 21330

just use the force CJ, use the force
by Snap
Thu Nov 02, 2006 10:16 pm
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: Tru Track Wing Servo / Conduit
Replies: 16
Views: 18390

One of the guys here has te TRIO and it has a neat little function. Press a button and it will do a 180deg turn for you. Good if you go into gloop.
by Snap
Thu Nov 02, 2006 10:11 pm
Forum: Workshop & Tools
Topic: Top Tool Wants?
Replies: 16
Views: 19601

Stop saying all this stuff. You know how I am. Now I have to go buy all this stuff as well. I WANT IT, I WANT IT!!!!!! (insert kid chucking a tantrum)
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Snap
Thu Nov 02, 2006 4:14 am
Forum: Workshop & Tools
Topic: Having fun
Replies: 9
Views: 13149

Having fun

Here are some photos of the Practice Kits. I just had to paint the tool box. :) http://www.rivetbangers.com//cgi-php/forumsGallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3358 The Wing Kit. Don't worry about the rivets not dimpled deep/ hard enough. I had to use a Pop dimpler to do it til the D...
by Snap
Thu Nov 02, 2006 12:13 am
Forum: Primers & Paint
Topic: PPG
Replies: 3
Views: 9391

PPG

Went to see the local aircraft spary painter here on the base I work at. I asked them if they would mind priming some parts for me if I slipped them a few cartons of beer (Aussie currency) every now and again. They said they would be happy to. They use PPG Primers so this is good. Everywhere the pla...
by Snap
Wed Nov 01, 2006 11:45 pm
Forum: Workshop & Tools
Topic: Band Saw
Replies: 40
Views: 44157

Oh dear....... looks like I will have to buy one of these as well. Damn!! :P :P :P :P :P
by Snap
Wed Nov 01, 2006 11:43 pm
Forum: Workshop & Tools
Topic: Tools for empennage
Replies: 22
Views: 27116

Tools for the Emp..???? Hmm.... let me think. Do what I do and buy them all. Just as much fun I think. Just like Christmas everytime a parcel arrives at the door.
by Snap
Tue Oct 31, 2006 11:24 am
Forum: Workshop & Tools
Topic: Will it ever stop?
Replies: 12
Views: 15684

Right, right and right. I really don't need to be here do I? You guys can do it all. :lol:
by Snap
Mon Oct 30, 2006 10:14 pm
Forum: Workshop & Tools
Topic: Will it ever stop?
Replies: 12
Views: 15684

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Don't let anyone tell you different, size does matter. I thought I would get some smaller clecos just in case. I don't know if I will use them yet but who know :? , maybe they will come in handy. I can tell you I giggle like a school girl when someone knocks...
by Snap
Mon Oct 30, 2006 3:34 am
Forum: Workshop & Tools
Topic: Will it ever stop?
Replies: 12
Views: 15684

Will it ever stop?

Hi all, Ok, here are some things that arrived today in the post. First off there is the group shot of what I received. Nice 2x Sioux gear there you can see. http://www.rivetbangers.com//cgi-php/forumsGallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3343 and some odds and ends in a box or two htt...
by Snap
Sun Oct 29, 2006 4:49 am
Forum: Eggenfellner, Auto Conversions, & Misc
Topic: CHAD you are BUSTED!!!
Replies: 16
Views: 28026

Chad????? NoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Snap
Thu Oct 26, 2006 9:43 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: paint vs no paint
Replies: 18
Views: 21330

You said it Chad. Gary, Get the Emp and start. Don't hold back and don't let the divorce rule your life. Mine did for ages and the only thing that kept me sane was these bunch of fruit loops :grouphug: . AND........we all know that RV's are better than any plane out there!! Why? Becuase we built the...
by Snap
Thu Oct 26, 2006 12:10 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Where can I get it?
Replies: 6
Views: 11446

Done. Ordered the set. It is funny. I am buying alot of stuff at the moment and it all gets delivered to work. one of the guys said the other day 'how come you always get presents in the mail? I want presents to.' :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Ahh yes. you can have it all to if you spend the m...
by Snap
Thu Oct 26, 2006 12:00 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Where can I get it?
Replies: 6
Views: 11446

Awww shucks....you don't have to buy me a present. Its the thought that counts. :evil:
by Snap
Wed Oct 25, 2006 10:08 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Where can I get it?
Replies: 6
Views: 11446

Where can I get it?

Has anyone got this somewhere? I would love to see it.

"From the Ground Up" Series on Discovery Wings
This is the RV-8 Build on TV. Anyone?