Hi Jim. Congratulations! That's a big step. You must be getting close if
you're contemplating wire size. I can't wait to go for a ride.
I've spent the last couple of days building a nose
piece. It looks like a big "spike" or maybe a "harpoon"
Now I need to polish it a little more and then get it chrome plated (or
maybe brass). I have one more "wing" dive plane to make and then start
building the inside stuff. Battery racks, seat mounts, plumbing, etc.
I haven't started the ballast tanks yet but have the patterns made for
the major pieces. That will be a big milestone. I'll try to get a picture of
the "harpoon" up to show you.
Greg doesn't make windows anymore, so that's a problem. I'm looking for a
company locally that understands acrylic annealing. No luck so far, but Greg
did give me a good source for the 3 inch plexi. The three pieces will be about
$1K plus shipping, then machining and annealing. I'm guessing it'll be $2500
for them. Maybe I better go get a job!
Keep up the good work and hope to see you this summer. Frank
D.