A blog dedicated first to the SR71 trapfoiler, then the R1 moth concept.... and now the Group B Intergalactic Flying Boat
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Pics
I finally got the pictures out of the camera, its done, ready, released. Just waiting for materials and a good chunk of time to start layup. There are a couple green sandthroughs but I can live with that, its just the undercoat.
Awesome to see progress. This segment of a project seems like a Bataan death march. I started cleaning the garage to get Thomas' boat finished, so I'm about to come out of hibernation as well.
You've done a great job of finding sponsors, and keeping material quality high. It isn't hard to make hard decisions about what to use, especially when soemone is willing to give you material you aren't sure about.
WHat are your thoughts about your career decision? My wife has left her employer of 22 years and is now looking at change - and it is scaring the hell out of her.
It feels good to be working on the boat again. I was so busy with moving and working that it has been hard to find time to get anything done. As far as my "careers" go, I still work at the same job I've had for the last 6 years doing acoustics/electronics R&D. I couldn't really give it up because by income would have taken to much of a hit. Instead I've just added another job to the mix. I work 15-30hrs a week at the carbon shop to gain experience. The plan is to keep learning until I can make a smooth transition (paywise) to the composites industry full time.
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Awesome to see progress. This segment of a project seems like a Bataan death march. I started cleaning the garage to get Thomas' boat finished, so I'm about to come out of hibernation as well.
You've done a great job of finding sponsors, and keeping material quality high. It isn't hard to make hard decisions about what to use, especially when soemone is willing to give you material you aren't sure about.
WHat are your thoughts about your career decision? My wife has left her employer of 22 years and is now looking at change - and it is scaring the hell out of her.
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Bill
Thanks bill
It feels good to be working on the boat again. I was so busy with moving and working that it has been hard to find time to get anything done. As far as my "careers" go, I still work at the same job I've had for the last 6 years doing acoustics/electronics R&D. I couldn't really give it up because by income would have taken to much of a hit. Instead I've just added another job to the mix. I work 15-30hrs a week at the carbon shop to gain experience. The plan is to keep learning until I can make a smooth transition (paywise) to the composites industry full time.
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