Author Topic: Slowly getting back a it (Read 2911 times)

Bill Little · « **on:** April 04, 2013, 10:46:54 AM »

With my new friend, Pat, coming over a few times now to work on his Colossus kit, it has made me get back to building and the enjoyment is returning. Sometimes all it takes is a friend to help us get through things. I have three major projects that have been waiting for far too long. A Hunt Mustang, a modified Time Machine, and the Airon. All are at least 75% done, with a few minor things left to be made and of course the finishing process on them.

A big THANKS to Pat, and those of you here who have stayed in contact.

Bill

Randy Ryan · « **Reply #1 on:** April 04, 2013, 11:31:49 AM »

Quote from: Bill Little on April 04, 2013, 10:46:54 AM

With my new friend, Pat, coming over a few times now to work on his Colossus kit, it has made me get back to building and the enjoyment is returning. Sometimes all it takes is a friend to help us get through things. I have three major projects that have been waiting for far too long. A Hunt Mustang, a modified Time Machine, and the Airon. All are at least 75% done, with a few minor things left to be made and of course the finishing process on them.

A big THANKS to Pat, and those of you here who have stayed in contact.

Bill

Good to hear it Bill, I really want to get back into it, motivation, or lack there of, is my problem but I have no idea why.

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #2 on:** April 04, 2013, 11:35:40 AM »

Can't wait to see some pictures Big Bear!!!

Post'm if ya got'm

Tom Niebuhr · « **Reply #3 on:** April 04, 2013, 12:06:40 PM »

That's great Bill.
Now that you can build again it is the best possible therapy. Next is flying again.

John Stiles · « **Reply #4 on:** April 04, 2013, 12:08:38 PM »

Quote from: Paul Taylor on April 04, 2013, 11:35:40 AM

Can't wait to see some pictures Big Bear!!!

Post'm if ya got'm

x2 on the pictures....that's a part of the enjoyment of building; sharing.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #5 on:** April 04, 2013, 12:24:30 PM »

Glad to here that, Bill. I took a year off pretty much. Now I'm back at it.

proparc · « **Reply #6 on:** April 04, 2013, 01:34:50 PM »

No substitute for having stunt pals around you!!

Will Hinton · « **Reply #7 on:** April 04, 2013, 02:24:03 PM »

Atta boy, coach! I've let the guitar building business push the planes to the side for two years now, then Donna shows up with breast cancer and now, after successful surgery, she's in the chemo series. So, like yourself, I'm trickling back slowly, but surely. Thee & me must challenge each other from time to time as to what we're working on! I'm starting to put the trim on the semi-scale Pawnee, am about ready for clear, and it's gonna be rough. However, the full scale Pawnee I had was rough, so I have an excuse! (Should I taint the underneath of the fuse a sick yellow to keep the scale approach accurate?)

Jim Fruit · « **Reply #8 on:** April 04, 2013, 02:38:17 PM »

[ (Should I taint the underneath of the fuse a sick yellow to keep the scale approach accurate?)

[/quote]

Will:

What could you use to simulate a scale smell?

Jim Fruit

John Stiles · « **Reply #9 on:** April 04, 2013, 02:48:47 PM »

Quote from: Will Hinton on April 04, 2013, 02:24:03 PM

then Donna shows up with breast cancer and now, after successful surgery, she's in the chemo series.

Lord have mercy, Will; not knowing this.....said a prayer just now, for her; and the both of ya! $:-\$

Pat · « **Reply #10 on:** April 04, 2013, 08:52:32 PM »

Bill,

I thought the pleasure had truely been all mine. I was worried I was becoming a pest!

I would like to say here and now, a BIG thank you for all your help so far, and I am having a ball!

Pat

Bill Little · « **Reply #11 on:** April 05, 2013, 06:18:33 PM »

Quote from: Pat on April 04, 2013, 08:52:32 PM

Bill,

I thought the pleasure had truely been all mine. I was worried I was becoming a pest! I would like to say here and now, a BIG thank you for all your help so far, and I am having a ball!

Pat

Hi Pat,

As those here who know me will tell ya, I don't BS a whole lot, so when I say you are welcome anytime, I mean it. And Pee Wee can come along!

See ya tomorrow!

BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM

Pat · « **Reply #12 on:** April 05, 2013, 06:27:34 PM »

Bill,

Pee Wee and I both had a good time the other day, and I have no doubt she will be coming back with me.

Pat

Bill Little · « **Reply #13 on:** April 06, 2013, 06:23:40 PM »

I had another great day with Pat coming over to build. He can build he is just no sure as to how these balsa airplane models should go together.

Pat spent about 4 hours and we got a lot done. Enough that he can finish the wing at home on his glass bench. The Colossus is a "BIG" model. The fuselage sides are actually longer than a USA-1! The kit did not come with the optional removable LG so we decided to go with the gear that is there.

Great time!
Bill

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #14 on:** April 06, 2013, 06:29:26 PM »

Quote from: proparc on April 04, 2013, 01:34:50 PM

No substitute for having stunt pals around you!!

You said it!!! I endorse.

Marcus

Pat · « **Reply #15 on:** April 07, 2013, 10:49:59 AM »

I didn't realize that I had been there that long untill I was headed home and realized my wife would be headed for work! I got the spar, LE and TE jiged up, and the gear laced. I will be posting pics late, and starting the ribs. Time always flys when I vist Bill, we spend to much time talking about racing, racers, and old Fords!

Pat

Will Hinton · « **Reply #16 on:** April 07, 2013, 02:35:15 PM »

Quote from: Jim Fruit on April 04, 2013, 02:38:17 PM

[ (Should I taint the underneath of the fuse a sick yellow to keep the scale approach accurate?)

Will:

What could you use to simulate a scale smell?

Jim Fruit

Sorry Jim, that would be a bit much! That's one part of the job I don't miss, even a little bit!

Bill Little · « **Reply #17 on:** April 08, 2013, 05:03:29 PM »

Quote from: Will Hinton on April 07, 2013, 02:35:15 PM

Sorry Jim, that would be a bit much! That's one part of the job I don't miss, even a little bit!

Brother Will,

I am impressed with your Pawnee and look forward to seeing it complete. I will add the software to this lap top so that I can download my pictures. My big computer is not working right now.

Thanks, Brother, for the kind words.

BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM

Randy Cuberly · « **Reply #18 on:** April 08, 2013, 07:53:13 PM »

Makes me wish I had a "Pat" here in Tucson to kick me off top dead center. Been stuck way too long.

Good on ya Bill!

Randy Cuberly

john e. holliday · « **Reply #19 on:** April 09, 2013, 05:54:53 AM »

Yeah, it is fun when you have someone that you can help and they can help you. My Wife never really complained when I would go out three to four times a week to fly and then get home late because we had repairs to do.

Bill Little · « **Reply #20 on:** April 09, 2013, 04:27:07 PM »

Quote from: Randy Cuberly on April 08, 2013, 07:53:13 PM

Makes me wish I had a "Pat" here in Tucson to kick me off top dead center. Been stuck way too long.

Good on ya Bill!

Randy Cuberly

Hi Randy,

For some time I had my oldest son to help me along. We built together and his stuff is still in my "shop". He has hit on some hard times personally (as sometimes happens to us all) and has to take care of himself first which leaves the models behind for now. It has been a good thing to meet Pat and have him come over to build. It really helps me to become excited again about getting something new built for myself! Hopefully my son will be able to come back to it soon, and that will only add icing to the cake.

BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM

Pat · « **Reply #21 on:** April 11, 2013, 03:13:00 PM »

Anytime you want to jump on one of your projects and have me there get in the way, all you have to do is let me know. I will be there rikki-tic!

Pat

Norm Faith Jr. · « **Reply #22 on:** April 12, 2013, 10:04:09 PM »

Quote from: Jim Fruit on April 04, 2013, 02:38:17 PM

[ (Should I taint the underneath of the fuse a sick yellow to keep the scale approach accurate?)

Will:

What could you use to simulate a scale smell?

Jim Fruite

Our Pawnee still has the the lingering smell of "Stam," (the civilian version of Agent Orange) do you want me to send you some scrapings?

Norm