So I mentioned before there is a lot of work to do before I plunk down $4K for the empennage kit. The first order of business is to convert my garage into a viable work space for the build. There are some cabinets on the wall that must come down to give me the space I need. I can dedicate half of the garage space to the build, but I need to keep my car in the garage as our HOA won't allow me to park elsewhere.
Losing the cabinets puts a dent in my storage space, so I'm going to get some overhead storage installed. That will further maximize my limited floor space by getting completed assemblies (wings, vertical/horizontal surfaces) up out of the way as well as providing storage for bulkier detail parts that may not fit on my ground level storage shelves.
I found a good contractor that can not only install the overhead storage, but put down an epoxy floor as well. The cost of the floor was cheaper than I thought and adds to the value of the home. I'll also get a fresh coat of paint on the walls and ceiling. I may add an additional electrical outlet if required.
Prepping the floor for the epoxy
Base coat down and flakes laid. Epoxy topcoat still needs to be applied.
Epoxy floor finished! Painting of the walls is the last step.
