For the first time in over six months I don't have much of an 'update' to post this weekend as I've been busy indulging in other hobbies rather than working on '609.
Looking ahead my next step will be to get the port side skin repair taken care of. I've tried to find someone local to weld the damage but it seems that aluminium welding is a dark art not much practised by mobile welders in South Wales! I've spoken to a number of folk in the hobby and decided in order to move things forward I'm going to fill the damage myself. This is something well within my skill set and it will be easily reversible in the future, but by getting this, and the worst of the metal bashing done I can move forward with painting which is the next big step.
I'm also making plans to get over to Norfolk in August to collect some parts from RAF Coltishall, Guardroom Heritage as well as a trolley so we can finally get the cockpit off the pallet and onto some wheels. Thanks to Carl and to Abi who've been patiently waiting for me to collect bits.
I have noticed that the group on facebook is now over 100 members strong so I just wanted to say thanks for your interest and support and take the opportunity to remind everyone how they can help move the project forward:
Social Media: I share pictures, videos and updates on facebook , youtube and instagram. 'liking' and interacting with these posts helps me grown those channels and raises awarenes of what I'm doing here. This is one of the best (and cheapest!) ways to support me!
Parts: If you have any cockpit parts for a two seat Hunter (seats, centre console and panel parts urgently needed) for sale, trade or donation please get in touch
Merch: You can help support XL609 by ordering merch from my 'RedBubble' storefront. I have several designs available, including one celebrating the upcoming 75th Anniversary of the Hunter's first flight: https://www.redbubble.com/people/xl609/
Donations: I also have a couple of options for cash donations if you feel that way inclined (something that is never expected but always appreciated):
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/Hunterxl609
https://ko-fi.com/xl609
Thanks,
Bruce
Looking ahead my next step will be to get the port side skin repair taken care of. I've tried to find someone local to weld the damage but it seems that aluminium welding is a dark art not much practised by mobile welders in South Wales! I've spoken to a number of folk in the hobby and decided in order to move things forward I'm going to fill the damage myself. This is something well within my skill set and it will be easily reversible in the future, but by getting this, and the worst of the metal bashing done I can move forward with painting which is the next big step.
I'm also making plans to get over to Norfolk in August to collect some parts from RAF Coltishall, Guardroom Heritage as well as a trolley so we can finally get the cockpit off the pallet and onto some wheels. Thanks to Carl and to Abi who've been patiently waiting for me to collect bits.
I have noticed that the group on facebook is now over 100 members strong so I just wanted to say thanks for your interest and support and take the opportunity to remind everyone how they can help move the project forward:
Social Media: I share pictures, videos and updates on facebook , youtube and instagram. 'liking' and interacting with these posts helps me grown those channels and raises awarenes of what I'm doing here. This is one of the best (and cheapest!) ways to support me!
Parts: If you have any cockpit parts for a two seat Hunter (seats, centre console and panel parts urgently needed) for sale, trade or donation please get in touch
Merch: You can help support XL609 by ordering merch from my 'RedBubble' storefront. I have several designs available, including one celebrating the upcoming 75th Anniversary of the Hunter's first flight: https://www.redbubble.com/people/xl609/
Donations: I also have a couple of options for cash donations if you feel that way inclined (something that is never expected but always appreciated):
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/Hunterxl609
https://ko-fi.com/xl609
Thanks,
Bruce