Elves are still busy at 47N... more glider progess

[beaky]

It got a bit too damp to get as far as I wanted today, but I got the third and final coat of Poly-Brush sprayed on today. JP has a new HVLP gun, which really helped. I'm getting pretty good at spraying, which reminds me I have to get a picture of me with the "bunny suit" and face mask on...

Here's the old gal again, all sealed up with "pink". She is now safe from mildew, and won't absorb water through the skin.
 

[flyboy 28]

Lookin' good. I feel bad for not actually helping out with the project at all, but given my limited knowledge with pretty much everything you're doing, I feel I'd just get in the way.

[beaky]

Lookin' good. I feel bad for not actually helping out with the project at all, but given my limited knowledge with pretty much everything you're doing, I feel I'd just get in the way.

What- you think we know what we're doing?  ;D
Seriously,the processes involved don't require much expertise... the important thing is doing everything correctly, in the right order, and with the right materials. JP has been sort of the team leader, and he's been very thorough with making sure it's all done right. Those of us with no aircraft resto experience have learned a great deal from him. I have a lot of related experience, but honestly, anyone who's not a total spazz who can concentrate for more than a minute could pick these skills up easily.

But I mostly haven't asked you for help because we've been trying to encourage club members to participate. Actually it hasn't been that bad- we have a solid core of 4 of us working on it, and only one of us has a job, so we've been able to do OK. A few of the others show up from time to time, but usually when we don't need help or when we're about to quit for the day.

 There's a good chance we could use help with sanding tomorrow- if you happen to be there spotting, we could put you to work for a little while.

[flyboy 28]

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