The Astroliner

[Atomic77]

Sunday I spent the day sanding carbon fiber. Its really not much fun at all! Luckily, it was cool outside so the long sleeves and respirator wasn't bad. And lots of baby powder! The corners are looking great and I'm pleased with the results. I'll post more pictures when I get some filler laid down.

[KCStudly]

Looking forward to more updates. Keep on keeping on!

[Atomic77]

Thanks KC! One of the good things about this forum is the encouragement from you guys. Sometimes I ask myself, why in the world did I ever take on such a project?! Its just like noseoil was saying... there's so much more to do! My brother came out and watched me doing the carbon fiber work. His comment was, it's just so daunting! And I know what he was saying... there's so much work to do. My dad came by yesterday to watch for a bit. His comment was, wow that's a lot of work! Sometimes I have to just stay focused on the task at hand, because when I walk around and look inside and think of all the wiring, plumbing, cabinetry etc to be completed it's a bit overwhelming! Anyone else get overwhelmed with their project?! I think part of my problem is the 3 hour round trip drive just to go work on it. And spending the weekend away from home to be able to do it. Hopefully soon I can get it painted, closed in and get her home...

[roamer]

Big projects like this can sometimes be overwhelming. I'm just starting my trailer, but when I built my truck I felt the same way.
What helped me was to take each system(or step) and solve it before focusing on the end result. Tackle one by one and you will get there.
Breaking it up into smaller victories makes it less daunting.

[Atomic77]

Less daunting but still daunting! Ha! Thanks Roamer... Good stuff. And good luck with your project... Keep us posted!

[dales133]

I get so daunted i might call mine the daunter!
Your getting tbere mate

[Atomic77]

That's funny Dale! Laughed out loud on that one...

[dales133]

Or maybe the procrastaliner

[Atomic77]

There you go!

[dales133]

G'd its 3am and i cant sleep... watching french subtitled movies

[Atomic77]

I always forget the time difference!

[Atomic77]

Not camper related, but some shots of a couple 200 mph+ beauties. The engine is a Lycoming T-55 from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter. Its about 3500 hp in a 600 lb package...

[razorback]

Great work. Glad you are back at it. I always look forward to your updates.
You have one of the coolest jobs in the world.
Larry

[Atomic77]

I really do. Lol. Thanks Larry

[KCStudly]

Ditto that!