Kit #60

[TJ_Slice]

Bearhawk 5 kit #60 found it's way to a new home today. VIP delivery by Virgil and Mackenzie.

I can't say enough good things about the Irwins. I really feel good about my decision to build a Bearhawk 5, and am excited to get going.

I have a few more things to get organized in my shop, and then I will build a workbench and rotisserie.

Hopefully, I will start the build process within a few weeks.

[Utah-Jay]

Awesome! Let the fun begin

[rkennell]

Enjoy the build. It is a rewarding experience.

[TJ_Slice]

My wife insists that I get everything nice and organized before I start building. I got all the smaller loose box pieces inventoried, and organized some of my tools.

I also purchased two engine stands from Harbor Freight. It will be a week or two before I'm able to get serious building the rotisserie. I am in a bit of a holding pattern due to work and helping a family member move.

I still need to build a work bench for my drill press, vice, sander, etc. I may build a mobile one with multiple workstations on both sides. I am perusing plans for inspiration.

I have decided on a couple of large sawhorses for each wing, and I have plenty of room to use them to store the wings until I am ready. I am thinking about 40 inches tall so I don't have to bend over as much while working on them. They will be big and sturdy, with a wide top. It's a bit overkill, but I think I will pad the tops with foam and then wrap them with carpet, or something similar.
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