[akflyer]

Well yesterday I went up to Anchorage and picked up an Avid Catalina for akflyerbob.  Man what a cute little bird this is!  The build manual also confirmed what I was thinking about doing with wing extensions!  They just spliced into an existing avid wing and added 3 more bays!  Me thinks I know what my next project will be.  Building longer wings for my Model "C"!  will get some pics of Bobs new toy up after I get it unloaded this afternoon.

[akflyer]

some pics of the catalina

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[C5Engineer]

Like the new attachments better than the old. I've never seen a Catalina up close and personal... pretty cool looking bird. Looks like you have some work to do on that one.

[akflyer]

C5Engineer, on 23 October 2009 - 10:48 AM, said:

Like the new attachments better than the old. I've never seen a Catalina up close and personal... pretty cool looking bird. Looks like you have some work to do on that one.

I am still getting used to the look of the board.. mine looks different than the other members with more bells and whistles on each page, but it make moderating and moving topics around alot easier for me!

The bird will get a full tear down and rebuild. Bob has already stripped the fuse and tail feathers and will start work on the wings next. All rib hangers will have to be replaced as well as alot of other work.. I guess I know what I will be helping to do this winter! These birds are too damn cool to let them sit and rot so I am VERY glad that Bob decided to rescue this one from a sad fate!

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[akflyerbob]

see if this works
it didn't work
computers suck

This post has been edited by akflyerbob: 28 October 2009 - 02:49 AM

[Av8r3400]

akflyerbob, on 27 October 2009 - 09:47 PM, said:

see if this works
it didn't work
computers suck

Leni's going to have to look into the picture posting issue. There must be a check-box or something somewhere that allows members to post pictures that isn't checked...

[akflyer]

Av8r3400, on 28 October 2009 - 02:55 AM, said:

Leni's going to have to look into the picture posting issue. There must be a check-box or something somewhere that allows members to post pictures that isn't checked...

I be working on it! I will tryo posting again tomorrow from a diff computer under new name and see if I have the same issues as you guys seem to be having.... Sorry guys!

[akflyer]

OK, after a few drinks, some nut scratching and a few pissy emails, I think i figured out the pic posting issue... you guys try and post up some pics and see if it works for ya!

On another note, the supprot guys ran a script that seems to have fixed all the older attachments that were no showing as thumbnails after the conversion... Things are looking up here!

[akflyer]

test post

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[akflyerbob]

Pictures of the tear down

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This post has been edited by akflyerbob: 07 November 2009 - 11:54 PM

[akflyerbob]

More pictures of the tear down

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This post has been edited by akflyerbob: 08 November 2009 - 12:41 AM

[C5Engineer]

Appears to be in pretty decent shape underneath. What engine is that? What's your time frame for the rebuild? Please start a thread for when you start putting it back together. I've always loved the Catalina. If I ever find one around here I'll probably buy it..we have a ton of water around here.

[akflyerbob]

Joey
It seems to be in good condition with a few mistakes made
during the original build, which I intend to fix.
The motor is a 582 mod 90 w/c box.
If every thing goes well it will fly this spring when the
ice is gone.
Leni is here fixing my computer stuff and he says it can
fly sooner...it has wheels.
There were a couple on Barnstormers last week.

Bob

[akflyer]

akflyerbob, on 07 November 2009 - 03:35 PM, said:

Joey
It seems to be in good condition with a few mistakes made
during the original build, which I intend to fix.
The motor is a 582 mod 90 w/c box.
If every thing goes well it will fly this spring when the
ice is gone.
Leni is here fixing my computer stuff and he says it can
fly sooner...it has wheels.
There were a couple on Barnstormers last week.

Bob

I am thinking you got more pics to be posting!

[akflyerbob]

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Hull separated from fuse
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Inside hull damage
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Bottom hull damage
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Me repairing hull damage

[akflyer]

Hey gramps, when you gonna move that powered wheel chair outa the shop so you can stop getting it in the picture You are gonna make people think you are old enough to be wearing depends.... oh crap, I forgot, you are...

The work is looking good! Amazing how quick she will come together if you stay on it. Keeps Bobby's truck outa the shop, he don't need a hot rod till next summer anyway.

[akflyerbob]

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Boat hull repair complete
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Fuse upsidedown, cleaning complete, all glue removed
ready to cover when landing gear mods complete
O and by the way I just got home from picking the floats
from Jack and having Alcohol injected into my neck so I
wouldn't have to drink it.
No really it was Cotrozone so I could feel my hands.

[popslick]

akflyerbob, on 17 November 2009 - 05:38 AM, said:

DSCF0040.JPG
Boat hull repair complete
DSCF0039.JPG
Fuse upsidedown, cleaning complete, all glue removed
ready to cover when landing gear mods complete
O and by the way I just got home from picking the floats
from Jack and having Alcohol injected into my neck so I
wouldn't have to drink it.
No really it was Cotrozone so I could feel my hands.

Hey Bob

I found the pictures for your sister, how come you don't tell Lenny that you wear depends cause you don't like your sticker getting cold when you have to go outside!

[akflyerbob]

Popsick
I have one secret and you have to tell the world
Now with the cortozone injections and I can feel
both hands I can find the sticker you mentioned
and won't need the depends
Now Leni knows why I like to land on the beach so often

[akflyer]

akflyerbob, on 17 November 2009 - 06:07 PM, said:

Popsick
I have one secret and you have to tell the world
Now with the cortozone injections and I can feel
both hands I can find the sticker you mentioned
and won't need the depends
Now Leni knows why I like to land on the beach so often

Congrats! now that you can feel your left hand, your sex life just improved by 50%