USMC,

How cool! What a great way to get away from the grind and remind yourself of why you got into this in the first place. I bet the quality time with your old man was also something that will be fondly looked upon some day. I'd really like to know more about the build. Did you have any prior experience? What were some of the challenges? How much of the kit came completed and how much trial and error was involved? I'm sure there are more that would like to hear the details but if there aren't, feel free to PM me.

I'm considering doing the same thing when I can finance it. I'm very lucky because Wick's aircraft supply and the Zenith company are both within about an hour's drive. I might start considering it more after second year pay hits.