Building a Boeing 737-800 simulator

[Flyboyandre]

You guys are cracking me up.

I'm hiring some professional paint help this weekend just to make sure I have someone to supervise me. However, it came at a high price as my 9 year old wanted a new purse for payment :shock:
Well, i don't think she will spot the difference between fake or real. Right?

[Flyboyandre]

I received a private message on one of the forums I have my build posted at 2 days ago.
To my big surprise I was told by two of my norwegian compadres that they were going to show up at my house to see the build. Sure enough, last night they rolled into Puyallup in their rented RV and I had to take them on a special tour of the area, including the final stop with them certifying my shell for paint :)

What a cool experience! Had a really cool time Vidar and Ketil!

Future of flight tour in Everett.


You are hereby certified to paint!

[Tenpoint5]

It is always cool as Hell when friends from all over the world stop by for a visit. Sent you a PM huh. Doesn't anyone call anymore? ;D ;D

[squirtthecat]

Neat!

I've always wanted to go on that Boeing tour as well..

[Flyboyandre]

Neat!

I've always wanted to go on that Boeing tour as well..

I always treat visitors to a factory tour.

[carnie1]

You guys are cracking me up.

I'm hiring some professional paint help this weekend just to make sure I have someone to supervise me. However, it came at a high price as my 9 year old wanted a new purse for payment :shock:
Well, i don't think she will spot the difference between fake or real. Right?

Believe me, the fake will be spotted if it begins with a capitol "C" !!! They know

[Flyboyandre]

Doctor, doctor..........


My wife's comments went something like this "it looks like you're preparing for something illegal". Well, it isn't that bad as I'm finally ready to spray the primer, followed by the glossy white base coat.
I'm also trying to duplicate the 2 shades of blue in order to get the Spirit of Seattle color scheme as realistic as possible.

[iceman]

Don't forget the bug splats on the windows  ;D Oh and the little puddles of de icer on the ground around it. Oh shoot,  that's my dang Alaska thing kicking in again!  ::)  ;)  That is looking awesome Flyboy !

[Flyboyandre]

Don't forget the bug splats on the windows  ;D Oh and the little puddles of de icer on the ground around it. Oh shoot,  that's my dang Alaska thing kicking in again!  ::)  ;)  That is looking awesome Flyboy !

Lmao

[ronbeaux]

That is too cool!

[Flyboyandre]

Typically you won't see the paintjob applied until a fully functional plane rolls off the line. However, this is no typical factory job so I reserve the right to make any decisions I please cause it's MY stinking (literally) garage.
Well, the paint isn't 100% complete as my buddy Steve is cutting a stencil for the "Proudly All Boeing 737" which will go on the lower portion below the windows and I also need to get the 512 posted above the front windows.
The final touch on the body itself is to get the skin installed to the lower frame. This may seem like a tiny thing but will add a lot more to the color. Decided to keep it off until the old simpit is gone in order to avoid accidental scuffing. Space is definitely at a premium now........

[SouthernSmoked]

WOW!! That is looking way to cool...... Nice job Andre!

[GusRobin]

Looks great. Does the top still come off? Looks like it will be a tight fit to get it out of the garage.

[Flyboyandre]

Looks great. Does the top still come off? Looks like it will be a tight fit to get it out of the garage.

Yup, top is bolted in and it also splits down the middle to leave left and right as 2 parts. 4 parts total, including frame.

[Tenpoint5]

Just had a thunk. tear down the old simulator and paint the back wall of the garage to show the rest of the bird in the "Hanger"!! That would be cool when folks drive past