1:32 SR-71 Blackbird - Design & Build

[HMCS]

sooo,.. hows that carpal tunnel treating you? LOL

[billy.leliveld]

I had no idea, what that was,but after reading this I think I'm OK

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is associated by symptoms and signs, which are caused by compression of the median nerve travelling through the carpal tunnel.[1] C TS is an upper limb neuropathy that results in motor and sensory disturbance of the median nerve: consequently, it primarily affects the hands,[2] causing pain, paresthesias, and sometimes weakness in the median nerve distribution. Those diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome may experience pain, numbness and tingling sensatons in the arm, which may extend to the shoulder and neck area. These feelings are more prevalent at night due to various sleeping positions.[3] To aid in the prevention of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, stretching exercises of the wrist, hand, and fingers have been used to combat the pain and numbness caused by repetitive actions. Other useful treatments for CTS include use of night splints, corticosteroid injections and ultimately surgery.
In most cases of CTS a specific cause has not been found. Certain individuals may be genetically predisposed to this condition.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is considered by some to be a form of repetitive stress injury, and as such, is caused by repetitive motions (most famously, from computer keyboard use). However, while studies have found associations between some work activities and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, causality has not been demonstrated.[4]

[HMCS]

LOL! Phew! Goodthing!

[Bengt Fredén]

Hi Billy,

I have a good friend who is an art director at an ad agency - he had this Carpal Tunnel thing and had both of his wrists operated with micro surgery a couple of years back. He is OK now, back in the saddle behind his big Mac screen.

Best,
Bengt

[billy.leliveld]

Sorry to keep youall waiting but here's todays progress;

[willygoat]

Looking good Billy. Are you going to color them silver like the real deal?

[billy.leliveld]

Haven't looked at the color of the landinggear, but if it's metallic, I'll paint it..
It's sitting on it's wheels for the first time, not the best picture I ever made

[spencermitchellmusic]

Wowza! That looks awsome!

[billy.leliveld]

That's better...

[kenlwest]

Looking good there Billy!

The landing gear struts were natural metal; dark gray/gunmetal.

I think Willigoat is referring to the silver tires. The walls of the tires are gray/silver, and the worn surfaces of the tires should be light-to-medium gray.

Ken