A centerline pylon is being fabricated for the F-105.
Bill had the Corsair’s wheels power coated. They look fabulous.
The upper surface of the Cutlass’s right outer wing has been stripped of the deteriorated skin and critter nests.
Fitting the PVC sheet on the first section of the upper right wing.
Using the PVC as a pattern the aluminum skin is laid out.
The skin fits. Still needs some adjusting and cutouts for the hinge lugs.
Jerry is working on the right wing slat. Lots of surface corrosion.
Evelyn is doing a great job of restoring the Cutlass’s ejection seat. Cleaning is complete and a coat of primer has been applied.
Some years ago, when we dedicated the A-26, I asked Garry’s wife what about a scantily clad lady nose art to go with the lettering. Barbara said “Oh, Gary would love that.” Well a few years later Gary’s Lady has her nose art, compliments of Megan Mellquist. Tracing the design onto the fuselage.
Painting the first color.
Starting to take shape (pun intended).
Mixing colors.
The lady is finished.
The Lady and the Artist (by the way, Megan sewed the jump suit she is wearing).
Tom has you cut the pieces for the Corsair’s leading edge wing strut.
We have 3 students from Stoh High School helping us on the Cutlass.
The first piece of skin has b been installed on the Cutlass right wing. After the adhesive sets all of the screws will be installed.
Evelyn continues to work on the Cutlass ejection seat (2 photos plus top photo).