killerb1971

OK!!!...I have just placed my order with AC Spruce for chapter 4 and 5. There is a 2wk back log on the wood, but the kits are much cheaper than Wicks. I know wicks has a much better rep for customer service, but at $100 extra or more per kit, I cant justify it. My wife and I will be running to AC Spruce East to pick up the MGS slow hardener this week. I will not give up on this project. I have a dream of flying it to Oshkosh with my wife when it is built. I have dedicated my life to achieving that dream. By the way...it is sad for me to say, but I have never been to Oshkosh : (. Anyways, I will be ordering other kits as the next months go by. I am ready to get pumping!! As usual I appreciate everyones help, advice, and encouragement. I thank everyone. I'll be posting regularly as things progress.

After 2 months of prep, I now have my 4' X 12' bench, cloth cabinet w/fold out table, epoxy "hot box", Sticky Stuff adjustable pump, Wiss scisors, cutting wheel, hot wire saw, and most other things needed. I do want to get a Fein tool as soon as possible. I am orderig my chapter 4-7 kits through AC Spruce tomorrow. I do need to drive to AC spruce east (ony 2.5 hr drive) to pick up my MGS slow hardener. I found out that it cant be shipped due to the DOT hazardous materials laws. It would have to be shipped truck freight at a cost of over $175 for shipping 2 quarts!!! OUCH! I'm glad I live close enough to AC spruce east. My goal is to start pumping epoxy by the end of this month, and have chapter 7 finished by the end of the year. I am very excited to start building. My wife is getting annoyed with my talking about it 24/7. My digital camera is going to get a workout, as I will be taking thousands of pictures and keeping detailed notes. I want to put a web page together, but don't know ANYTHING about how to do it. Any advice??? I will be posting regulary when I begin construction. As always, any advice and tips are welcome. Thanks in advance,

Hey Mike, My name is Rob. I'm a newbie as well. I am in Birmingham AL. 2hrs from you. I am just now starting my Cozy MKIV from scratch. You are probably 2 years jump start on construction ahead of me, but I plan on having this done in 7 years. I figure that is a reasonable goal. These canard web pages and Yahoo groups are a wealth of information and the people are the most helpful and friendly that I have ever met. They are very passionate about these planes and flying in general. Good luck with your project. What ever you do DON'T GET DISCOURAGED!! It takes time but they say it's SO worth the effort. Check out the canard videos on Youtube.com. They are under canard, cozy, berkut, and defiant etc. in the search box. Cozy MKIV #1521