The Roswell A Cometh !!!

[dandan]

6 hours today.

finished the welding on the body joints,
cut & drilled the suspension unit & tow hitch plates,
then welded the suspension unit plates to the chassis.

couldnt resist a quick test-fit.
(suprised if it didnt fit as the chassis was made in it up-side down)


will take it off again tomorrow to complete the floor.
also ive still got to weld a couple more sections into the chassis, & paint it.

then its probably the sky-light & door next, fenders last.
best rgds dan.

[Laredo]

Niiiiiicccceee!

[del]

Looking good Dan. Putting off the fenders till last, trying to make sure I watch the build to the exciting conclusion? (I would anyway)

del

[Shadow Catcher]

I have done enough aircraft inspection to appreciate the craft involved, this is one build I am keeping track of.
Did you by any chance use aluminum for the frame?

[dandan]

thanks for your kind comments Guys.
they provide great encouragement to me.

Sorry Del, im leaving the fenders till last cos the ali hasnt been collected yet.
have developed the fender side blanks on paper. they shouldnt be too
much trouble. (famous last words)
think the door will be more of a challenge.

Hello Mr Shadow Catcher,
must admit, the only aviation bits ive done before is ali componement
repair welding on preserved jet fighters.
not touched aircraft skin before.
really could do with an english wheel for double curvature work.
may make one for the fenders if i get time.
(may be a bit too hopeful for that one)

aluminium was used for the inside body ribs.
the chassis frame is out of mild steel.
this helps with cost, time, strength & added weight.
(its got quite a low center of gravity.)
im still quite suprised how light the whole thing is at this present time.
there may be a paveing slab added behind the axle to increase weight.
we will see.....
Best rgds dan.

[jackdaw]

It's looking great Dan

I'm looking forward to seeing it in the flesh sometime

Dave

[Alan Wood]

Wow Dan excellent work indeed!

[dandan]

Thanks Guys.

4 hours today. all on the chassis.


everything fully stick welded.
will be amazed if anything drops off !

just seeing where to place the jacks.


will have to extend the jack handle to miss the bodywork.


after fitting the jacks its just some tube to weld on to act as electrical
conduit, then its ready for painting.

hope to be on it again thursday.
best rgds dan.

[del]

Dan would turning the jacks 45* help?

looks good
del

[dandan]

Hi Del,
reckon acsess for the handle will clash at the rear with the fenders.
will look again for the front ones.
may be able to mount these 2 on the a frame.
they are not attached yet so will try it out on thurs.
best rgds dan.

[del]

Hi Del,
reckon acsess for the handle will clash at the rear with the fenders.
will look again for the front ones.
may be able to mount these 2 on the a frame.
they are not attached yet so will try it out on thurs.
best rgds dan.

When I add fenders, I will most likely move mine. The fenders do get in the way. The tail hangs out further than the sides, so gaining access to the handle would be more difficult in the rear than the side (worse on a rainy day).



del

[RICHARD FURROW]

Thank You All for the kind comments.

Jo (the Wife) & Victoria are staying in for another night.
Vic has only started perking up late this afternoon.
have to get all the boxes ticked before they are allowed back.
im on ickey nappy duties 10:00 - 22:00. (visiting time)

gonna have to build a not so tiny type next !
if anyone any good ideas,
please send them by earley next year.


Best rgds dan.

satellite trailer?

Ricky

[dandan]

was thinking more like
http://www.mikenchell.com/images/aero-simple-vrml-2.wrl
but cant find the drawings for it.

anyway, 1 hour only today.

decided the final resting places for the jacks.
had to add a bit more to the chassis for the front ones.


wanted to keep a bigger footprint as possible for stability & not encroach
on ground clearance too much.


chassis is allmost ready for a coat pf paint.
really need to be getting on with the door.
got a 6 day weekend comeing up soon.
last chance to get the build back in schedule.
best rgds dan.

[dandan]

only 1 hour today.

bolted the jacks on tapped plates to avoid moisture entering the
chassis tubeing & rotting it from the inside-out.
here is the rear,


& here is the front.


only moments away from painting.

rgds dan.

[bve]

Looks great Dan! I sure wish I had half your skill with a welder.

How thick are the plates you used for the axle ends? Those look mighty beefy.