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charlesd1(at)telkomsa.net
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 5:20 am Post subject: Raw Materials in South Africa

Hi all,



I am a "gonna-be" builder.



My last remaining un-answered question with regards scratch - or - 

kitbuilding is ...



What is the raw-materials availability like for us South Africans? Do we 

have to get much from the USA, or is there a reasonable source locally - I 

would prefer to use materials with the same-or-better-specs. to those called 

out in the plans. If the majority has to be brought in from the USA, then it 

might be better to just bite the bullet and go with the kit, although the 

freight-charges will be a killer.



Does someone have a list handy of the various thicknesses and grades of 

materials required, or should I wait for the plans? (I am NOT trying to 

circumvent buying plans at all - I just want to do as much home-work as 

possible first.)



What I have found to be available locally after 5 minutes on the telephone 

is 1200-H4, in thicknesses from 0,9mm to 3,0mm, and 5052-H6 from 4,0mm and 

up. How does this compare to 6061-T6 ?  What else do I need to know ?



Anyways, any and all advice will be much appreciated.



Regards, Charles Davis.

Ps - it will be a 701

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thilo.kind(at)gmx.net
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 1:38 pm Post subject: Raw Materials in South Africa

Hi Charles,



what you need to find is a equivalent table US nomenclature and the European

nomenclature of aluminum types. I had one, but can't find it anymore. As far

as I know, South Africa uses the European nomenclature. You might want to

check the Internet for such a table. Regarding the thickness: you need to

convert the thickness of the material into mm and find the nearest higher

thickness available. I'm pretty sure, you can find the stuff there.



Best regards



Thilo Kind

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jonathan(at)entry.co.za
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Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 11:35 pm Post subject: Raw Materials in South Africa

Hi Charles,

Did you have any luck in getting Material in SA, now that my XL is flying, I too

am keen on scratch building a 701.

Jonathan Starke

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charlesd1(at)telkomsa.net
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Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2006 8:34 pm Post subject: Raw Materials in South Africa

Hi Jonathan,



Martyn in Johannesburg is also considering a 701, and says he is able to get 

Al of the correct grades from a supplier in Gauteng - he says to be specific 

about asking for "Aircraft Grade" Aluminum. AN hardware also seems to only 

be available from these sort of importers. ( not many of those in rural KZN 

 )

The cost and hastle-factor may very well result in the Kits being the better 

option.



If you find any different, please let me know.



Regards, Charles.

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