Bushbaby Explorer 167

[DaveM]

Hi

I wasn't sure if I should tackle this project, but you only live once, so took the plunge. Enjoying every moment.
Here are some photos of the progress so far. Wings Completed Thanks to Jean Crous. Stefan (KFA) thanks for all the help.

[avgas]

Go Dave go

[Jean Crous]

Mr Meltz, I may even offer you a job with us
Looking good meneer
Jean

[avgas]

It is a K@K job painting the air-frame. Lots of paint wasted and always spots that you missed

[Jean Crous]

It is a K@K job painting the air-frame. Lots of paint wasted and always spots that you missed

Aaahhh, but old spraypainters have some tricks up their sleeves for that problem
J

[avgas]

jnr at work on his Sonerai rebuild

[DaveM]

avgas wrote:
It is a K@K job painting the air-frame. Lots of paint wasted and always spots that you missed

Aaahhh, but old spraypainters have some tricks up their sleeves for that problem
J

I kept going back finding all the missed spots, Even after I was sure it was all good, I now found one that needs a second coat, on one of the few exposed parts in the cabin!

Jean you could have shared the tips and tricks

[avgas]

Please share the tips
What made it worse is we have an open air spray booth

[Jean Crous]

Please share the tips
What made it worse is we have an open air spray booth

And publicly reveal all my trade secrets
PM me and I will tell you ..........on condition , that is
J

[DaveM]

New toy arrived today, (not new, just new to me)

[Jean Crous]

Go for the finish line David.....
J

[DaveM]

The finish is looking a long way off.

[Jean Crous]

Hi David , how are you getting along ?
J

[DaveM]

Jean, sorry I missed you the other day. Been busy finishing my PPL, so taking the work a bit slow. I need to get the wings on, to install the butt ribs, but the weather and time available are not working in sync at the moment. Hopefully will get it done this weekend.

[DaveM]

A few more things completed, Need to pick up the pace.