[simpits-tech] Sea Hawk

[Roy Coates]

On Wed, 30 Oct 2002, Rob Hommel wrote:

> My original plan was to create a form and mold the plastic within the form
> creating all of the ribs etc that appear on the surface of the original.
> What we ended up with was just a compromise. An adventure in sideways
> thinking and a great story of the day we heat molded acrylics in place with
> a very large torch.

Sounds a little hairy - exactly what I'd do ;)


> I am certain that you will find yourself having an adventure or two unlike
> any you imagined. The people you meet along the way will surprise you and
> the looks you are going to receive from folks when you tell them you have a
> fighter jet in the garage will leave you beaming with pride. Most of them
> will shake their heads in wonderment, asking themselves why.

LOL! Most of my 'adventures' have people shaking their heads and wondering
if they can get me sectioned under the mental health act ;)


> Many people have an old car or a hot rod they work on ceaselessly. You will
> have a fighter aircraft

Umm, I'll have both. The poor chevy is being neglected atm.


> one which when finished you may fly over and over
> again and new fuel it with anything more than a faster processor. Walk away
> when you crash or get <gasp> shot down. you will be able to walk down the
> street with your head held a bit higher than the crowd as you will know that
> not only are you a fighter pilot but a crewchief as well.

Actually, I'll probably lose interest once (if) it is finished. The
'doing' is the fun for me.


> Personally I think the crewchief is the real hero.

Ah, gene still won't let you sit in it eh!?   ;)


Cheers Rob.

Roy.