Gary ~ What's The Plan For Diamond Lil ? 2006 and Beyond!

[mustangdriver]

That is crazy! You have done an awsome job on the Lib. you should take pride in that.

[retroaviation]

Well, the rudders & elevators are installed. However, they are only sort of just stuck on the airplane and need quite a bit of work (new hardware, tightening bolts, etc.) before it can be flown. The floorboards are installed as well, albeit temporarily and will mostly have to be removed to fix them right before flight as well. This unveiling is great and all, but because I'm so far behind schedule, it's making us do a bunch of work twice. I reckon it'll all be worth it in the end though.

As you've probably guessed by now, I've got a very long day ahead of me tomorrow, so I better get to the house to try and get some sleep.




Gary

[skymstr02]

Not trying to second guess you, but don't the control surfaces need to be balanced after they are painted?

[King]

Looking darn good Gary, and someone thought ahead to paint the rudder and elevator leading edges/coves before installation!!!

Good job Gary..................good job!!!!!!!!

[bawest]

Hey Gary, It sure looks good to see her not confined by the plastic chain! James

[Jimmy in Texas]

Gary,
With all the work on Ol 927 I would say she is now The Grand Lady of the Fleet. She looks so much better now, and when you say OK go fly her, then you will sit back and think of all the other things that you want to do to make her even more complete. Keep up the good work she is looking great.

Jimmy Davis
B-17 Texas Raiders

[Ztex]

Dang! Saturday can't get here fast enough!

I won't be able to attend the wing ding...but I sure am looking forward to the pictures of that nose art!

Go Gary Go!

[Michel C-GNCJ]

I just can't beleive how much work was put on this great aircraft and what she has becomed ! Wow ! A true work of art !

Thanks so much for posting the work progress like you did. I learned so much reading this thread.

I used to be overwhelmed by what I need to do on my puny little 140... after seeing your work, now I laugh !

Can't wait to see the new nose art...

[bomberflight]

Gary, on October 27th last year I rashly asked you what was the plan for Diamond Lil.

Since then, you've kept us hooked as a tale of true grit and determination.

We've had the great priviledge to take a ride on the emotional roller coaster thru the highs and lows of this restoration with you.

History says "Come the hour. Come the man"

Well the time for "Ol 927" has come .......

And you are cetainly the man !

If I can revert to a more typical British reserved and understated manner for a moment, I would like to say one more thing .....

Thanks.

[LadyO2Pilot]

Gary.....and all the workerbees

Wishing you great success at the unveiling tomorrow. Y'all have done a wonderful job. Wish I could be there; I'll be playing a FAC in Corsicana.

Can't wait to see the pictures and thanks to Gary for keeping us all updated on the progress.

See ya at AIRSHO.

[Django]

Best wishes for tomorrow Gary. Dad has been patiently waiting in Houston for his flight to Midland since 7:30 this morning.

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[Jack Cook]

Could there be any doubt that i'd rather be there than here
I've never seen a twin tailed car before

[Bear]

Good luck tomorrow Gary! Can't wait to see the new nose art. Also, once again thank you and all your volunteers for all the hard work. She really looks fantastic.

[Elroy13]

I hope someone posts the new nose art tomorrow!!!

[warbirdguy]

Gary and Helpers:

Congratulations on giving a new life to a true classic. I can't wait to see the photos come this weekend.