[ARC5] Re: [Milsurplus] Command key ?

[Todd, KA1KAQ]

On 6/27/05, Mike Hanz <AAF-Radio-1 at cox.net> wrote:
> Heh...I left that as an exercise for the reader...   :-P    However, I
> know for a fact that Breck Smith K4CHE also does a wonderful job in that
> regard (when he's not flying...)

I'd rather be flying than building, too!

> Any of the aircraft "bays" on the web page can be constructed using a
> chop saw, a variable speed drill/bits, a 6-32 tap, WD-40 or kerosene,
> and some tin snips.

I like that name - 'chop saw'. It really suits my style of
carpentry/construction. Some have said that I do excellent restoration
work. If that's true, then my 'measure twice, cut once' skills have to
be about the worst. I can't cut a straight line with a power saw!

> When I return from TDY I'll try to put some of the
> dimentia, er...dimensions on the web page for those who wish to create
> the same environment.  It pretty closely replicates the structural
> elements used in WWII patrol, ferret, and large combat aircraft - at
> least dimensionally. 

It's the best looking stuff I've ever seen, truly. Breck has offered
to send me some shots of his, so I'll get to see even more nice work.

>You can get Home Despot or Lowes to presaw the
> plywood in the correct size for the shelves,

Oh, sure - then it would be measured and cut correctly and wouldn't
fit my kluged framework. Seriously though - I really can build stuff
like this, as long as I have an electric screwdriver and some drywall
screws. It won't be purty, but it won't fall down, either. (o:

My hope is to move elsewhere within the next year, get out of the
village I live in and get up in the clear where I can put up some
wires, maybe even erect the old Aeromotor fire lookout tower I have
stored at my parents' place. In the meantime, the AAFradio site will
have to be my surrogate aircraft room. Mike, you've posted plenty of
good views of the layout as well as the gear, so I'll get by. Besides,
I still have a lot of piecesparts to find.

~ Todd,  KA1KAQ