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Stop working and post more pics.......

So are you not at Scott's any more?

I was curious how a project like this fit into your job. Is it a true side project or did Cary go through Scott's? Just curious, and perhaps its not something you'd care to discuss.

Love following along!

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Originally Posted by MSTSFabbed (Post 674232)

Yeah, valid questions.

first off, no I am not at Scott's any more.

I started with Trick-Tools back in January.

Last year though, Carey asked me if I could get it done. Justin allowed me to work it into the work schedule at Scott's and Carey paid Scott's for the build. this allowed me the opportunity to build it while not having to make it a side job.

I think it worked out well for everyone involved.

Wow...that looks fantastic! That's just a ton of skill...

Amazing work Brycen, all the seams disappear. What does it take to bring back the shine?

WOW, absolutely stellar!

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Originally Posted by waynieZ (Post 675446)

Amazing work Brycen, all the seams disappear. What does it take to bring back the shine?

Thanks! Once all of the welds are metal finished out I DA sanded every panel starting at 150 grit then step up to 220, 400, 800,1200 and then used metal polish from ShineSupply called Cloud9 to bring out the luster. A lot of work.....

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Originally Posted by jarhead (Post 675452)

WOW, absolutely stellar!

Thanks!

OMG. Pure art. How long did it take you to master the fab skills it takes to build this? 1 - 2 weeks? LOL. Mind boggling workmanship !!! A step (or two) ahead of DSE

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Originally Posted by Jimbo1367 (Post 675550)

OMG. Pure art. How long did it take you to master the fab skills it takes to build this? 1 - 2 weeks? LOL. Mind boggling workmanship !!! A step (or two) ahead of DSE

Haha, 2 weeks plus 12 years and 50 weeks. I've been fabricating for over 13 years. thanks for the compliments. how do you mean "ahead of DSE"?

I really like DSE stuff. Well engineered and top notch work. Your build is even better. Very, very impressive. :trophy-1302:

Absolutely amazing, your collection of Clecos that is....and the sheet metal work is pretty good too!

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Originally Posted by Jimbo1367 (Post 675609)

I really like DSE stuff. Well engineered and top notch work. Your build is even better. Very, very impressive. :trophy-1302:

I appreciate the gesture. DSE is a great company and has notched their place in hot rodding history. I have a long long way to go for that.

In another life I want to have talent like that..Amazing.

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Originally Posted by clill (Post 676098)

In another life I want to have talent like that... Amazing.

Thanks Charley, I believe that most people could do this if they had the 13 years of almost daily practice that I have. I really do believe that, I didn't know a damn thing about sheet metal work when I got my first job. I just try to learn something new every time I touch metal.

Any reason you used AD rivets? You could have used A's which are softer and may have been easier to shoot in the 3003.

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Originally Posted by Musclerodz (Post 676194)

Any reason you used AD rivets? You could have used A's which are softer and may have been easier to shoot in the 3003.

to be honest, I only ordered the rivets based on the lengths I needed. I just asked my B25 guys what they used and went from there. they seamed to be easy. just a couple knocks with my riveter and on to the next.

That's just incredibly cool. Three thumbs way up.

You are a true craftsman and artisan! The experimental aircraft building community would love to have a man of your skills.

Way cool build .... beautiful craftsmanship

That's is crazy cool. Dare I ask if you kept track of man hours?

congrats Brycen, it's stellar!

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Originally Posted by Timberline (Post 677268)

Way cool build .... beautiful craftsmanship

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Scratch (Post 677269)

That's is crazy cool. Dare I ask if you kept track of man hours?

I did! It took me right around 400 hours to build.

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Originally Posted by jarhead (Post 677281)

congrats Brycen, it's stellar!

thanks!