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Old 04-02-2017, 09:10 AM   #2141
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Little stuff...Big hassle --- Spent 2-1/2 days redoing a small engine access panel so I can proceed with my firewall design. Needed to be cut back in width one stinkin' inch but did it's best to become a major project. I originally had it in place with some self-tapping sheetmetal screws, but lo and behold...a couple of them twisted of on the way out! Really? After drilling those suckers out I soon discovered that I really needed to tap the holes and use bolts as I had to go with 1/8th" angle for the new brace. That meant a couple of more trips to the hardware store. One for bolts...and then another for a 13/64's drill bit to get the right hole size to tap with 1/4 x 20 threads. 3/16th (which I had) was (naturally) a bit too small to tap properly. Grrrrrr.



Anyhow, it will now let me start on the more demanding work of creating the dash/firewall/doghouse. More fun to come.

Then there is Big Bird...

I still have more to do, but he is coming along.


Got the head & collar shaped and some features sketched on today. Now need to apply a few layers of Bondo-like material to seal it all and sculpt the final finish. All it will need then is some paint...and installing...welded atop and eight-foot post.

Not enough hours in the day, despite Daylight Savings Time.


ONWARD!
Wow, big birds lookin pretty cool!
....even if you had more hours in a day and more days in a week, you'd still be short ....that's what I'm finding anyway.

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Old 04-09-2017, 07:18 PM   #2142
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Almost ready to install --- Got his head welded on and most of the paint work done.


Still need to coat & sculpt & paint his neck but almost there. Hope to install it this week.

Then...back on the bus!


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Old 04-09-2017, 10:31 PM   #2143
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Old 04-10-2017, 04:28 AM   #2144
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You come up with some of the most incredible stuff!!!!!!!!

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Old 04-10-2017, 10:16 AM   #2145
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That is just..too..cool!
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Old 04-11-2017, 04:54 PM   #2146
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IF possible, let us know when the 'Big Reveal' will be. Can't imagine a better time to meet over a few cold ones. I'm sure it will be a hectic day for you, but a few brewskies, always seems to help me.
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Old 04-11-2017, 04:57 PM   #2147
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that bird is Bad-ASS!!!!! I dig it!!!
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Old 04-11-2017, 08:06 PM   #2148
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Thanks guys --- I finished him up today and hope to install him whenever we have the next dry day. Maybe Friday? Either way, he will be there at RE:HAB Bar on the Bayou and hard to miss. His job will be to keep an eye on things out in the backyard.

Just hope he doesn't scare off the friendly feral ducks that also seem to like this bar. The owner LOVES those ducks!
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Old 04-12-2017, 12:35 PM   #2149
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Hey Tango, can you send me your #. PM if you want. Had to replace my phone yesterday and some of the contacts did not get backed up. Are you talking about this Friday at the RE:Hab? sounds like we are getting a few more onboard. Gonna have to do something soon.
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Old 04-12-2017, 03:25 PM   #2150
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Geez Tango, you are a true artist indeed. That bird is freaking amazing.

Hope to meet up someday soon over a few cold ones. I cannot do this Friday however as I am picking up the wife from the airport at 5:30pm. If you break free tomorrow (Thursday) I'm in as I'm now officially retired and can do any day of the week.
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Old 04-12-2017, 05:31 PM   #2151
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Phatman --- I will PM right after this note. Just waiting on weather (and a couple of big, hefty helpers) for the install.

FlyBoy --- Hey, Congrats on breaking the chains! But no work related excuses now except for "Honey Do's".

I'm up for a BusNut meetup. Anytime this weekend would work fine by me.

And...Buzz is DONE!. Got the last sculpting material and some paint on. He is now a true RedNeck!




Closer to how he'll be seen from ground level.

Also made (what I hope is) progress on the doghouse design and will hand the drawings off to the sheetmetal shop manana. Man...it has been a bear so far.


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Old 04-12-2017, 06:21 PM   #2152
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Cool work true artist
Tango do you have a Facebook page? Friends of mine on Facebook would love to see your work.
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Old 04-12-2017, 08:17 PM   #2153
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And...Buzz is DONE!.
Dammit.....can't seem to find the 'like' button on here........

You, sir, are a true artiste.
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Old 04-12-2017, 09:09 PM   #2154
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Lovin BUZZ!!!.. he take a look at BUZZ Beak and your Avatar picture of your Wayne... Buzz and Wayne are distant cousins! how cool
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Old 04-12-2017, 09:59 PM   #2155
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Thanks guys...it was a fun one.

Nothing on my FB page but I do have a few Flickr albums that have some art projects as well as the Shorty...going back for too many years now.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/tango88/

Looks like Buzz should get welded in his place of honor sometime on Friday...if the helpers show up.
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Old 04-12-2017, 10:46 PM   #2156
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Congrats on your new "baby" ANY duck with any sense should love having a big bird to hang with. IF I don't have to be out of town this weekend I plan to find Rehab and meet some of the Houston area group. If there is a planned time, please let me know..
Again Congratulations.
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Old 04-13-2017, 06:37 AM   #2157
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With this Sunday being Easter, I doubt if many of us can get away from the family. How about us Houston area folks plan on meeting at the RE:Hab next weekend.

Tango - You said Sunday was a good time at the Rehab ?

If that is the case, Sunday would be a good time for me. Let's see what we can come up with.

I got the PM Tango. Thanks
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Old 04-13-2017, 07:00 AM   #2158
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I want to take a bus ride and meet the Gang of Texas Skoolies, i didnt get to meet the whple gang when I came through and snagged my RedByrd..

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Old 04-13-2017, 07:48 AM   #2159
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Cadillac. You know you are welcomed here anytime my friend. You better come to stay awhile though, cause with the the knowledge you have, you're probably not gonna get any sleep. There are quite a few of us just in the HOUSTON area. I would imagine trying to get most of us together is like trying to heard cats.
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Old 04-13-2017, 07:53 AM   #2160
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LOL its like that anywhere... hardest part of a get together is the actual getting the together..

Houston works for me.. I have work stuff in the Galleria and downtown..
I love talking and hanging with fellow skoolies.. aside from being skilled and smart, this group is just plain FUN!
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