Re: Super Guppy Restoration

Lookin' good Gaz!!
When will Dexter be allowed to help?
When will Dexter be allowed to help?

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Iggie wrote:Lookin' good Gaz!!
When will Dexter be allowed to help?
Gaz wrote:The weather did behave! For once!
Before:
And after running out of, both, paint AND daylight:
It'll need another coat or two but I'm happy with it!
Gaz wrote:I was on my own up there today. Most of the things that need doing require two or more so I just did some cleaning, oh yeah, someone has been smoking in the cargo hold, it stank of cigarette smoke and the floor was littered with ash and cigarette butts, I'm not impressed!!
Other than that, I measured up for my winter project. I'm going to make some new chocks. We're only using the flimsy old spring loaded ones and when the wind blows hard she don't half dance about on them!
Xplumberlives wrote:Gaz wrote:I was on my own up there today. Most of the things that need doing require two or more so I just did some cleaning, oh yeah, someone has been smoking in the cargo hold, it stank of cigarette smoke and the floor was littered with ash and cigarette butts, I'm not impressed!!
Other than that, I measured up for my winter project. I'm going to make some new chocks. We're only using the flimsy old spring loaded ones and when the wind blows hard she don't half dance about on them!
I thought you kept the old girl locked up! So look within, it must be one of the "volunteers"!
Saracenman wrote:those dogs are superb aren't they?![]()
did they get their muddy paws all over your newly-cleaned areas Gaz?![]()
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Saracenman wrote:"dog nose slime" - PERFECT description!![]()
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Mackrick wrote:What no gust locks ?
Vulcan Bomber wrote:At least she didnt take an oil barrel in the side this time!!!!!!
Spitfire wrote:........I have enough trouble with AC & DC![]()
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Saracenman wrote:Spitfire wrote:........I have enough trouble with AC & DC![]()
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does the missus know about this?![]()
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Spitfire wrote:Very remiss of me - this thread has passed me by and I've never even opened it![]()
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I have just read all 4 pages and it's totally fascinating![]()
You are doing a great job - I am really so annoyed that I live so far far far far away
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I'd love to 'play' at BIG aircraft restoration although its obviously hard work it must also be huge fun![]()
I don't seem to have gleaned from the text the real answer to what those props are hanging off - did you ever find out?? Do they turn at all or are they fixed??
Anyway - more power to your elbows and keep up the good work - most impressed![]()
BTW I loved that video of the cockpit electrics - looks like Fylingdale Early Warning in thereHow do you begin to understand it all ..... I have enough trouble with AC & DC
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Oh - and MORE videos