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This is something I should have done last time I sunk #power #cables but didn’t. Burying #yellow #caution #tape will save a ton of headaches in the future if anyone needs to dig through here. . The upside is that I’ll #hopefully have #electricity to the #AirplaneFactory v1.0 this #weekend! . In the meantime, it’s #backtowork! . . . . . . #avgeek #construction #constructionlife #digging #digger #aviation #rv10buildprep #buildingaworkshop #vansaircraft #vansairforce #studentpilot (at Abilene, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp2w1VZOWsN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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This is what you call #dedication to getting a #job done. . The next major step in completing the #AirplaneFactory v1.0 is connecting the #electricity to the power box 45 feet away. . This involves (re)digging a trench 2 feet deep (although my 1st attempt was only an average one one foot) and using 1-1/2” conduit this time for all 3 cables (I mistakenly had only one before). . Working until the light’s battery died, I was able to get almost all of the old conduit uncovered. The rest will be done after church tomorrow. . With any #luck, I’ll be flipping the light switch and seeing my shop lights come on and firing up the air compressor for the first time in its new home. (at Abilene, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CprNajdsTjj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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After an after-work marathon of finishing up the #flooring #installation, moving day finally came. . I just need to get a toolbox to organize this shop and clear off the #workbench. . Now, I can focus more on digging the trench for the electrical cables and finally connect this place to power. . . . . #construction #constructionlife #airplanefactory #avgeek #vansaircraft #vansaircraftrv10 #vansairforce #building #buildingaworkshop #workbench #chair #barstool #buildanairplane #airplanesarecool #checkyoursix (at Abilene, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpi_BGWMemj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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#Floor #redo part 2! I wasn’t happy with the results I was getting, partly due to not being experienced nor having the proper tools. . At first, I was relying on the Al self-stick backing; which turned out to be a huge mistake. I was having issues with tiles bowing out and just not sticking to the floor entirely. . After a gallon of VCT Floor Adhesive, a flooring trowel, and a heat gun, I launched off to the races! . This time, I’m doing the brick pattern that I should have done in the first place. In some ways, it almost feels like @therealjimmysworld around here because of needing to do this twice. 🤣 . The #adventure continues! . . . #construction #constructionlife #building #buildingmaterials #avgeek #buildingaworkshop #workshop #buildanairplane #workinprogress #wip #diy #diyairplane #airplanefactory #experimentalaircraft #vansaircraft #vansrv10 #doingitright #studentpilot #vansairforce (at Abilene, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpb5NcPsj2d/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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And now, a #preview of the #flooring choice for the #AirplaneFactory v1.0! . It’s supposed to rain this weekend (2-26-23), so I definitely need to get these walls painted the rest of the way before Sunday so I can start making the wife happy by moving all the hardware out of our bedroom (finally). . . . . #avgeek #experimentalaircraft #build #building #buildingaworkshop #construction #constructionlife #vansaircraft #vansairforce #checkyoursix (at Abilene, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpBfL0Xrogn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I’m always amazed at how a color can look one shade in the can and change into your envisioned color once it’s applied. . I decided to change #paint tactics up a bit and start with the lower half first this time. . I’ll use plastic taped over the lower half when the time comes to do the upper portion. . Hopefully, everything will be moved back in the #AirplaneFactory v1.0 by the end of the week. . . . #progress #avgeek #builder #airplanebuilder #painter #construction #constructionlife #vansaircraft #vansaircraftinc #vansairforce #painting #paintingwalls (at Abilene, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co7d4adOJCV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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After seeing the Spun Gold on top for a couple of days, I realized I wasn’t really happy with it. While I liked the color in general, it did seem a little too dark for what I originally wanted. That red-ish color I initially chose for the bottom half turned out to be a hot mess after coming out more hot pink than red. . I’m grateful for @loweshomeimprovement return policy! Another coat or two of primer and we should be ready to try again. I’m confident it will come out perfect this time. But, man!!! That red bleed-through though! 🤣���‍♂️ . . . . . #painting #paint #wallpainting #wallpaint #construction #constructionlife #oops #avgeek #airplanefactory #vansaircraft #experimentalaircraft #experimentalaircraftassociation #studentpilot #vansairforce #rv10buildprep #building #buildingaworkshop (at Abilene, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co5HS9wueAq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Colors for the walls of the #AirplaneFactory v1.0 have been chosen! . Spun Gold for the top half of the interior walls with Con Brio (red) for the bottom half! . After tapping off and painting the top half, I’m pretty happy with how this will turn out! 😊🤩🤩 . . . ##interiorpainting #interiorpaint #color #colorchoices #construction #constructionlife #avgeek #vansairforce #vansaircraftrv10 #vansaircraft #buildingaworkshop #build #building #buildaplane #checkyoursix (at Abilene, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co0VFObvauK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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MAJOR #accomplishment on the #AirplaneFactory v1.0 #progress… . . Self-leveling floor has been poured; leaving only electrical connections to power and prime/paint left to do! . Another #project box checked ✅ off now. . . . . #BeyondExcited #construction #constructionlife #rv10buildprep #rv10build #vansaircraft #vansairforce #avgeek #airplanesarecool (at Abilene, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/ConGZ9yunbb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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#Digging was a lot faster and way easier the first time this #electrical #conduit went in. But, that was the time I rented a mini-excavator, too. . I figured this time around would be maybe a little faster than I expected doing this by hand to install larger diameter conduit. But, noooo! . Even with the softer soil this is still back breaking work! I’ll be so happy when I get this done and finally have lights inside the #AirplaneFactory v1.0! . Potentially pouring the self-leveling floor tomorrow! 🤩 . . . . #vansairforce #vansaircraft #vansaircraftrv10 #avgeek #construction #constructionlife #buildingaworkshop #buildingashed #buildinganairplane #rv10 #rv10buildprep #rv10build (at Abilene, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cok-2QYvJ26/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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It looks as if #Elsa from #Frozen came to visit the #AirplaneFactory. Are we sure this is Texas? 😂 . . #weather #pilotsofinstagram #avgeek #icicles #weatherphotography #rv10builder #vansaircraft #vansairforce #DisneyReference (at Abilene, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoLV2N8r9LO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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My forearms felt like Popeye’s bicep last night after pounding in the 8 foot grounding rod into the dirt. I feel fortunate that the vast majority of my hammer blows were accurate and I didn’t cause any major damage to the #drywall that I couldn’t #repair. . Now that the larger diameter #conduit is installed it’s time to close up the section I cut out in the #AirplaneFactory v1.0! With what I’ve learned from my friend Gary, nobody will ever be able to tell it was cut out. . Notice how I used some 1” #wood #scraps to support the cut drywall pieces (another Gary tip). . . . . #BackToWork #construction #constructionlife #vansairforce #RV10BuildPrep #RV10Build #VansAircraft #Workshop #WorkshopBuild #EAA #AOPA #ReadyForPaint (at Abilene, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnxgRhavq-a/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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As I opened the doors to the #AirplaneFactory v1.0 today, I see this and have to wonder if there’s a hidden message there. 😂 (at Abilene, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmFEvYWO2gq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Let the mud slinging begin! . No, not the political kind. Now that all the #drywall has been hung in my #AirplaneFactory, it’s time to hide the screws and seams. . Perhaps I can tear @mike_patey away from his 3-story swimming pool project long enough to begin designing version 2 of my airplane factory? 🤔😂 . In the meantime, I’ll focus on getting this project finished before I give my wife a heart attack by starting another one too soon. . . #vansaircraft #vansairforce #construction #diy #drywallinstallation #drywallmud #buildproject #whatamess #doityourself #doityourselfproject #project #avgeek #studentpilot #eaa #aopa #2yearprogress (at Abilene, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl7RpJHLGws/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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A little late night #drywalling happened. Maybe my wife was right about it should be done during the day time. At least the insulation is done. . I’m heading in to get warm now. Brrrr! . Back at it tomorrow! . #birthdayboy #construction #airplanefactory #buildingaworkshop #eaa #buildinganrv10 #vansairforce #experimentalbuildprep #buildprep #vansaircraft #constructionlife (at Abilene, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Clu0jcQOWxs/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I like big engines and I cannot lie… . Here’s to about 3 hours of solitaire in Terminal B while waiting to see if my flight home can make it around the thunderstorms slowly moving through the area. . I can’t wait to get home and spend some family time and make some more progress on the #AirplaneFactory v1.0! (at DFW Airport) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClZGVBoOVGF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=