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davidfenster(at)comcast.n
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 Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 6:52 pm Post subject: switching from slow build to QB |
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I have the wings on my slooooo 8 almost done.
I am thinking of switching to the quick build fuse.
I realize you have to send the center section back...
Anyone done this - and what was your experience?
Were there any "issues" from doing this. I wanna get this thing done!
Thanks,
Dave
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matt(at)n559rv.com
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| Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 8:59 pm Post subject: switching from slow build to QB |
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I did this. There were no issues but the lead time was 9 months and the actual time from when I ordered until it was on my door was
almost a year...
- Matt
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schybolt(at)verizon.net
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| Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 3:42 am Post subject: switching from slow build to QB |
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| Quote: | I did this. There were no issues but the lead time was 9 months and the
actual time from when I ordered until it was on my door was
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| Quote: | almost a year...
- Matt
You can beat that in your own garage.
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Larry B.
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alexpeterson(at)earthlink
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| Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 4:44 am Post subject: switching from slow build to QB |
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--> <davidfenster(at)comcast.net>
I have the wings on my slooooo 8 almost done.
I am thinking of switching to the quick build fuse.
I realize you have to send the center section back...
Anyone done this - and what was your experience?
Were there any "issues" from doing this. I wanna get this thing done!
Thanks,
Dave
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Dave,
Building these planes is remarkably similar to mountain climbing - one can
see a lot of "false summits" along the way. I truly don't want to
discourage you, but when building a slow build, the work is perhaps 40% done
when the airframe is complete to the point of a quickbuild (this percentage
was higher with the old, non prepunched kits). The visual progress slows a
lot at that point. What is important is to force yourself to think of the
whole project as a series of small, palatable projects. E.g., "I'm building
an aileron", or, "I'm building a canopy". I think one of the easiest
mistakes, and the cause of much discouragement, is to think too far ahead.
Have live discussions with those who have been there before, I suspect they
will all agree with my assessment/recommendations (I was given the same good
advice when building mine).
Alex Peterson
RV6-A N66AP 740 hours, and stuck in FL with yet another failed LASAR mag.
Maple Grove, MN
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lhelming(at)sigecom.net
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| Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 7:22 am Post subject: switching from slow build to QB |
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flyrv6(at)bryantechnology
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| Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 7:34 am Post subject: switching from slow build to QB |
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For me the wings were slow and not as much fun. The fuselage provides a lot
more satisfaction with a lot less work. Enjoy it and watch it take shape
rather quickly. You can build it up the quick build stage rather quickly
Then the tedious part comes.
Tim
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dwight(at)openweave.org
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| Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 4:32 pm Post subject: switching from slow build to QB |
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Dave,
I did it. I'm building a -7 and had slow-build wings, but late in the game
decided to go with a QB fuselage. The -only- issue is that there is a lot
of lead time ... so make the decision as early as you can. If you are about
done with your wings, you may have to exercise some patience.
Call Van's and they'll tell you exactly what to do (and, yes, you do need
to send your center section back ... I never unwrapped mine from the plastic
bundle and it all went back untouched by me). Worked like a charm for me,
and I'm glad I went that route.
-- Dwight
On Fri Apr 7 22:49:51 2006, David Fenstermacher wrote :
| Quote: | I have the wings on my slooooo 8 almost done.
I am thinking of switching to the quick build fuse.
I realize you have to send the center section back...
Anyone done this - and what was your experience?
Were there any "issues" from doing this. I wanna get this thing done!
Thanks,
Dave
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