Update 30 1/2

Here is some additional Trimotor imagery for your viewing pleasure:

Some results of the interior decorating being accomplished here in Alma

Seating accommodations for the "Cabin People"

It's time for a weigh in...


as you may guess, we're almost there...

many little items remain, of course. We'll see just how "little" they are as they are tackled, one by one.

Update 30

The latest pics of our favorite 3 motored airplane:

Ready to emerge...

This will be the first time N8419 passes through the hangar doors while sporting it's wings.

I hope my measurements are close enough...

yep, guess they were...
looks ready for passengers.

(it isn't) yet ;-)

Update 29

I must apologize for the lack of updates. As you can see, I've been up to some things here in Alma:

"If you love me, give me wings"
OK, now that was corny. I'll stop now, I promise...











The most common question is: "Will it fit through the door?"
My answer:



Does anyone have a sawzall?
For the door, of course.... *rolleyes*

Update 28

Update Twenty-eight brought to you by:

Avgas!




Runs well. I've already fixed the few little items that were discovered on the runup. Couple of large items to go, then lots and lots of little items. Lots of 'em. Did I mention Lots?

update 27

Welcome to update number Twenty-Seven.

more pics for your perusal:
Found this the other day:
I'll blow it apart the rest of the way to see why the hardware is all loose...
Installed the comm antennas...

Only a little more wire left to install:

Not sure how to fit it all in here though...




Again, Kidding you!

See you next week. Same Trimotor Channel

Update 26

Can't wait till the updates get to the triple digits!

(kidding)

Some eye candy for you Trimotor aficionados on the 'net:

Look any different? Well, it is. More wires. Wires. I see wires in my sleep...

I didn't even know they had wires in 1929!

The #2 (a.k.a. "center") engine is getting heavier.

(means we are adding accessories to it) ;-)

I have (I hope) the sub panels, switch panel and circuit breaker panel all wired up
We'll be seeing how well it works later. You guys know that wires work on the same principle as internal combustion engines, right? If the smoke comes out of either, they stop working... Gotta keep the smoke inside!

The last of the fuel tanks is in, thanks to Mike
I'll install the head smasher (fuel pump) when my head isn't in and out of that space so much.

Update 25

Welcome to Winter Trimotor Paradise, friends...

Having unhitched my trusty sled dogs, I have uploaded a bevy of images with which you can entertain yourselves on a snowy spring day.

here's what the inside of the fuel tank boost pump flange looks like when the sealant hasn't set up after many years...
Yuck! I had to clean all that mess off! (Not my favorite job, if you hadn't guessed...)


At least this peeling sealant was set up, and easier to clean off and reseal:
by "easier", I don't mean "easy" in case you were wondering...


Here's what the inside of the wing looks like when it's ready to have the tanks installed:

Here's what it looks like when the tanks ARE installed!


and lastly, here's a shot of the boost pump through the wing lower access panel:


Anybody know of a good place to get some gas?