Michigan Builds

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  1. kgaigalas

    kgaigalas Well-Known Member

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    Coming Saturday,
    Build at the compound.
    I plan on hanging the banner again (for those coming from out of state;);) )
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    I plan on shingling the roof ,for those battlers that are flying in from other countries like Europe or Australia.
    I just can't decide if it will be - I.R.C.W.C.C. or G.L.A.S. o_Oo_O
     
  2. kgaigalas

    kgaigalas Well-Known Member

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    Build will be on Saturday March 7 at the compound.

    We start about 11:00 and work till all objectives are reached!!!

    If you are ordering from a supplier let us know so we might group order.

    Bring any supplies you want to sell or trade.

    I do have CO2 if you want to fill some bottles.

    Bring a camera you might need it.

    Let us know if you are coming!! Maybe you can car-pool.

    R.S.V.P.

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    FOR THOSE WHO CAN NOT ATTEND:

    (FYI: The penalty for not attending has been found to be unconstitutional)

    We can contact you during the build by phone to:

    Answer build questions or vote on GLAS business etc.

    Schedules are tough but we are an INCLUSIVE club. We value all of you!
     
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  3. Anvil_x

    Anvil_x Well-Known Member

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    I'll be there in spirit. Hoping to have my second battlewagon along for the ride when I come for the May 9th battle
     
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  4. kgaigalas

    kgaigalas Well-Known Member

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    This build was a tough one.
    What I thought would take 10 minutes:rolleyes::rolleyes:
    took more than an hour :bang::bang::bang::bang::bang: IMG_0007.JPG IMG_0005.JPG

    Below left is our team MASCOT. ;);)
     
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  5. Anvil_x

    Anvil_x Well-Known Member

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    I was with you guys in spirit from the Northwoods.
    got a lot accomplished on Idaho. gonna wrap up the battery/CO2 tray this week, then hopefully get the pump system in place.

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  7. bsgkid117

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    Wow Anvil, great way to steal the thunder of the whole thread.

    That Idaho is looking great. :woot::woot::woot:
     
  8. Beaver

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    Looks awesome! Love a good wood build!

    One thing though, in the spots that have two stringers your subdeck can only be 1/4" thick so you don't exceed the max 1/2" of vertical area. Just bevel the edge so the outside face is 1/4" and you'll be golden.
     
  9. Anvil_x

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    Wow, good catch dude, thanks. luckily that's an easy fix.

    Thanks! not really trying to steal any thunder though. I'm a member and we do distance build phone calls. @kgaigalas and @Bob helped out a lot in the last year.

    With luck we'll have gun camera footage of her in action on May 9 and 10 in Saranac.
    If not, the FRAG1 refit Texas, which is combat ready right now.
     
  10. kgaigalas

    kgaigalas Well-Known Member

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    Don't worry about thunder
    Anything that helps a ship get on the water I AM ALL FOR IT :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
     
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  11. kgaigalas

    kgaigalas Well-Known Member

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    I improved the sign set-up
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  12. kgaigalas

    kgaigalas Well-Known Member

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    Had to fabricate a duplicate expansion tank :(:(
    Thanks to some great advice at the build, I got it done :woot::woot:
    We all know how hard it is to drill and tap these small copper pieces :bang::bang::bang::bang::bang::bang::bang::bang:
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  13. Nate G

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    nice and clean. good size. well done.