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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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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=

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#Electrical work is now in full swing on the #AirplaneFactory v1.0! . The breaker in the box is for the dedicated #circuit that will power my air compressor while the #conduit shown in picture 2 is for the light switch. . . I’m thinking I might have enough done to film the next episode for #YouTube. 🤔 . . #youtuber #youtubechannel #construction #constructionproject #workshop #workshopbuild #build #buildingashed #experimentalaircraft #experimentalaircraftassociation #rv10build #vansairforce (at Abilene, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckjk_89v0Tj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=