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Jugle

Joined: 04 Aug 2007
Posts: 47
Location: Victoria, Australia

Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 10:32 pm Post subject: 601 XL layout sheets question

Please tell if I'm missing something, but the PDF layout sheets available at http://ch601.org/builder%20resources.htm have me a little confused.



On each sheet there is a small table titled "Colour Code". It appears to list the material thicknesses, then in the next column is a list of colours. I don't understand how this relates to the layout sheets, as each sheet has a thickness stated at the top of the page. Can someone please clarify?



Thanks, Glenn

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Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 3:49 am Post subject: 601 XL layout sheets question

Glenn, the layouts are a helpful item in saving waste, however you will

need to print them off and reference each part to the plans in order to

make sure that they are up to date and correct. The 601XL has changed a

lot over the years to harmonize the kit with the SLSA model. Both planes

are now constructed the same. 

Print off the sheets, go through the plans and ensure that each part is

listed in it's proper area and sheet. Other builders have spent the time

to provide the layout for you, however as in everything it is your

responsibility as a plans builder to go through your plans and ensure

your list and layout are correct.



As for the colour coding on the sheet layout, I never tried to

understand it. It wasn't important when I double checked with my plans.

Though I was already passed the state of needing the layout.



Mark Townsend  Alma, Ontario

Zodiac 601XL C-GOXL, CH701 just started

www.ch601.org / www.ch701.com / www.Osprey2.com

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lwinger

Joined: 21 Jun 2006
Posts: 229
Location: Tustin, CA

Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 5:28 am Post subject: Re: 601 XL layout sheets question

You're right.  The legend is confusing.  All the information on thickness that you need is at the top of each sheet.  However, they also chose to color code the thickness by using a different color for the outline of each aluminum sheet and piece.  



Additionally, they wanted to indicate where the parts would be used.  The first four colors correspond to parts of the plan set.  T = Tail, B = Body, W = Wings and C = Canopy.  That information is provided by the color used to label each part.



Soooo, if you are on page 5 which is 0.040 thick, the color used to outline the sheet and each part is green.  Inside each part, the color varies based on location of the part.  So, the long parts at the bottom (wing spar webs) are outlined in green to show thickness and the labels are written in magenta to indicate they are for the wings.



Hope that helps.  I had the same confusion.

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Jugle

Joined: 04 Aug 2007
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Location: Victoria, Australia

Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 2:27 pm Post subject: Re: 601 XL layout sheets question

Thanks Mark and Larry,



My main concern is to compile quantites so I can start ordering some sheets. I thought those guides would assist in getting total number of each thickness required... which they will, but I have been going through the plans working it out anyway.



Thanks again,

Glenn.

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