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kmccune

Joined: 22 Sep 2007
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Location: Wisconsin, USA

Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 5:06 pm Post subject: 701 welded kit parts

Do the parts that need to be welded in the kit arrive welded, or just tube stock? I'm thinking of buying the welded parts separately instead of fabricating them.



Also the fuel tanks, other kit MFGs, I believe, offer tanks kits that are riveted together with sealant in the seams.? True? Comments on longevity of said sealants?



I can weld pretty well, but no one has ever inspected/tested my welds (since high school, a looong time ago) and I don't want to worry about it.



Kevin

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WClagg

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Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 5:14 pm Post subject: 701 welded kit parts

Kevin,

 The parts come welded from Zenith. Just clean, paint and install. The Tanks  are welded aluminum, they have a couple of welders that do a remarkable job. I  watched them both at the open house and to say I was impressed is an  understatemet. Truly outstanding work. 

 Wayne 

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Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 5:21 pm Post subject: 701 welded kit parts

Hi Kevin,



I used to think I could weld too.  After seeing all the absolutely 

gorgeous welding done on kit parts from Zenith, I decided my own 

welding needs a lot more work.



I am building a 601XL from standard kit and all the welding was done 

on the kit parts.  That includes  welded aluminum fuel tanks and many 

welded steel assemblies.  I presume the 701 kit is produced in a 

similar fashion.



Paul

XL fuselage

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At 06:06 PM 10/11/2007, you wrote:

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Do the parts that need to be welded in the kit arrive welded, or 

just tube stock? I'm thinking of buying the welded parts separately 

instead of fabricating them.



Also the fuel tanks, other kit MFGs, I believe, offer tanks kits 

that are riveted together with sealant in the seams.? True? Comments 

on longevity of said sealants?



I can weld pretty well, but no one has ever inspected/tested my 

welds (since high school, a looong time ago) and I don't want to 

worry about it.



Kevin



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kmccune

Joined: 22 Sep 2007
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Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 6:14 pm Post subject: Re: 701 welded kit parts

Thanks guys, one more issue checked off      



Kevin

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kmccune

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Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 6:27 pm Post subject: Re: 701 welded kit parts

My cousin is a union Foreman welder, on nuclear power plants and I can stick weld pretty close to him....but if you get out the cool welders .... I LOOSE BIG TIME. 

Kevin



[quote="the(at)ATT.NET"]Hi Kevin,



I used to think I could weld too.  After seeing all the absolutely 

gorgeous welding done on kit parts from Zenith, I decided my own 

welding needs a lot more work.



Paul

XL fuselage

do not archive



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Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 4:50 am Post subject: 701 welded kit parts

The tanks are also pressure tested for leaks in the weld before releasing  to the builders.  They are as good as one can get.

 Ken

  

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