Before, on the Manley Hot Springs Slough.

In the hangar ready to disassemble.

One last look at the old N.

What will we find under the cover?

Doors and wings come off with help from Flat Stanley.

A little rust and a lot of hornets' nests.

This is starting to look scary!

Will we find spar rot?

Still looking pretty happy.

But, there are getting to be a lot of pieces!

We need to find a source for spruce stringers.

Thank goodness those spars are in great condition.

And the metal frame only has three spots to be welded.

Friends are always willing to pitch in and help.

Who said they could stitch a wing in 4 hours?

Every knot 2 1/2 inches apart, just like the book says.

And, more stitching!

How many inspection holes does a wood spar need?

Hey, this fabric work is pretty easy.

Are these tapes straight enough for the owner?

A new instrument panel found on the internet-wood grain paint in A-1 condition.

Lots of fabric - 75 yards.

The Chief's IA for the last 20 years makes a visit to inspect.

I never do ironing at home!!

All the fabric is on and Poly-brushed.

A sunny day, time to move to the paint shop.

We will miss this old hangar.

How does this darn sprayer work?

Oh, just like this.

Three cross coats of silver and lots of sanding.

Color certainly bightens up the day.

Color also brightens up the paint room.

Now, let's do it to the wings.

The blue leading edge goes on.

Then the yellow.

I don't think that is the original wing scheme.

All painted and ready for assembly.

Now let's start making new cowlings.

Found a nose bowl retrofitted for the safety starter.

Mother-in-law comes to help with etching and allodyning.

She even seems happy to do it.

Good news! All the pieces fit back in the same spots.

Time to take it out and fire up the engine.

Starts on the first pull.

So let's get it on floats before the summer ends.

And, get it launched at Chena Marina Float Pond.

First taxi, after recover.

Up and away.

Floats like a lady.

Home from the maiden flight.

Proud mechanic (wife of owner).

Prouder owner!