mutley 4,487 Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 Or a den for the cat! Link to post Share on other sites
Aircraft Aviation 2 Posted November 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Haha ! I think I could open up a little Menagerie then ! Anyway, should get alot done today. Hopefully I'll be able to completely finished the back part (up to the part where it starts to slant outwards). From there on it gets tricky as the 4 degree slope upwards towards the top of the CDU, I'll have to really think that part out. Anyway, thanks for your continued support! Jack :smile: Link to post Share on other sites
rob16584 42 Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 A fridge for beer! Link to post Share on other sites
Aircraft Aviation 2 Posted November 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 A fridge for beer! But how could I supercool the inside of the Pedestal! Link to post Share on other sites
Aircraft Aviation 2 Posted November 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Saturday 28th November 2009 Managed to get ALOT done today! The back end of the Pedestal has been completely constructed! I've also started to add internal support bars for extra strength, these will be completed tomorrow! Below are photos of the Pedestal as of 28/11/09: (PLEASE NOTE: You'll notice these photos have a "jagged" cut out. This is not the Pedestal, this is my cutting it out badly in paint (yes my hand was very shaky )! Just imagine all the edges are straight, they are in real life, just these photos are badly cut out, thanks): Thanks very much for viewing, hopefully more construction will be done tomorrow! Cheers, Jack Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 It looks like it was cut with a dull beaver... I assume that's just manual cropping of the image, right? John Link to post Share on other sites
Aircraft Aviation 2 Posted November 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 It looks like it was cut with a dull beaver... I assume that's just manual cropping of the image, right? John Yes, my hand was shaking like mad during the manual cropping, but hopefully it gives you an idea. I don't know how to cut out in straight lines. Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 As long as you know how to cut the building materials in straight lines, don't worry about it. I always advise my friends that they should throw away all their squares and levels when they get married - their wives will tell them when something is square or level. John Link to post Share on other sites
TSR 2 1 Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 Wow, coming along nicely, looks a very solid structure, nice ideas about a fridge or cat den Link to post Share on other sites
rob16584 42 Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 their wives will tell them when something is square or level. Link to post Share on other sites
Aircraft Aviation 2 Posted December 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Haven't made much progress recently as I'm very ill . Link to post Share on other sites
The red barron 41 Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Sorry to hear that you aren't felling to good AA. Hope that you are on the mend soon, that pedestal won't build its self you know! Link to post Share on other sites
Aircraft Aviation 2 Posted December 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Saturday 5th December 2009 "Avionics Section" added to first post to detail which Avionics I'll be using on the Pedestal. I've fully, fully completed the bottom section, adding internal strength bars and also the rails for the "Ledge", of which a panel will rest on containing the Avionics (what a mouthful!). I've also re-sealed the screws with special sealant, however they'll have to be re-panted brown, probably tomorrow. Thankfully, I've recovered from Swine Flu and progress with the Pedestal should be back on track within the next week or so! Pictures below are of progress made today: Thanks for viewing today's progress, your interest is appreciated. Cheers, Jack Link to post Share on other sites
Edward Longe 3 Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Glad to see your makeing progress. I had flu over half term (not fun ). Keep up the good work. I any ideas on when it will be conplete. Link to post Share on other sites
Aircraft Aviation 2 Posted December 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Thanks very much Ed. I would think the whole thing would be finished (with Avionics, full construction, backlighting) in just over a year. However, I think construction of the Pedestal itself (without Avionics) will take a couple more months. Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,487 Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Jack, it's good to see that your are not cutting corners and oviosly have a realistic target based on your spare time and budget, well done Link to post Share on other sites
hurricanemk1c 195 Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 Nice! Link to post Share on other sites
Aircraft Aviation 2 Posted December 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 Jack, it's good to see that your are not cutting corners and oviosly have a realistic target based on your spare time and budget, well done Thanks very much Joe! I do certainly acknowledge that it won't take a few minutes, and cutting corners would probably ruin everything, so I'll try my darnest to do everything as best I can. Thanks! Jack Link to post Share on other sites
The red barron 41 Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 Looking good, Glad to hear that you are feeling better. Link to post Share on other sites
TSR 2 1 Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 Looking great, glad you are feeling better. Had my two in bed over the weekend with coughs and sneezing. Link to post Share on other sites
Aircraft Aviation 2 Posted December 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 Big day tomorrow lads. Stay tuned . Link to post Share on other sites
Aircraft Aviation 2 Posted December 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 Saturday 12th December 2009 Spent 5 hours on the Pedestal today. Got the out-slopes completed on both sides completed with internal support brackets. Hopefully, the final part of the Base Shell will begin tomorrow. No photos today as the paint on the new panels are still drying. Photos will follow tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites
Aircraft Aviation 2 Posted December 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 Tuesday 15th December 2009 Full Pedestal Base Unit nears construction. I've fully completed the bottom half and part of the top half (the area with the slope upwards, containing the CDU). I've held back on photos to ensure you guys get a good surprise this weekend. Stay tuned... Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,487 Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 Looking forward to the update photos Jack! Link to post Share on other sites
Aircraft Aviation 2 Posted December 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 Saturday 19th December 2009 Almost full Base Sheel finished. Alot of internal support bars have been aded to give strength and to also give me something to attatch the last remaining side to. Anyway, below are the photos as of 20/12/09, enjoy! I hope that gives you the jist of the current status! More work should be done today, hopefully attatching that final side! Jack Link to post Share on other sites
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