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Gig Giacona
Joined: 10 Jan 2006
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Location: El Dorado Arkansas USA
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 Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:51 am Post subject: Re: Why Scratch Build (a newbie wonders out loud) |
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I strongly disagree. The tail is where you need to start. Screw-up are on smaller pieces and the construction manual which you will still use after you have made the parts assumes that you build in rudder, horz. stabilizer, wings, fuselage order.
I do agree about the table though. A good, solid and level table makes all the difference in the world.
| cgbrt(at)mondenet.com wrote: | Dave
Wings are a good choice to start.
Only advise, build a nice level 4'X12' table before you start assembly.
Carl
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cj.tremblay(at)videotron.
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| Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:52 pm Post subject: Why Scratch Build (a newbie wonders out loud) |
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Dave,
The question of scratch build is not only a question of money. It's involve
a lot of effort, not only on tool fabrication and investment on equipment,
but also on studying more deeper technical skill. Those kind of project take
also more time investment and also more satisfaction in the building
process. Visit my web site to understand some implication of this kind of
project.
Christian Tremblay
A guy who build a CH640 aircraft from plan
http://www.zodiac640.com/
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[mailto:owner-zenith-list-server(at)matronics.com] De la part de DaveC
Envoyé : Tuesday, January 08, 2008 2:14 PM
À : zenith-list(at)matronics.com
Objet : Why Scratch Build (a newbie wonders out loud)
Simple question I am pondering. Should I scratch build or kit build? I don't
know enough yet to make that decision, so I thought I would ask those who
had finished their pondering.
I mean, scratch building takes a lot longer for sure.
So... why do it that way? [Rolling Eyes]
Is it a pride thing?
A personal learning thing?
A climb the mountain 'because it is there' thing?
Is it that much cheaper?
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Dave
Alvin, Texas
CH-701 wanna-be-soon
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=156771#156771
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agustafson(at)chartermi.n
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| Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:35 am Post subject: Why Scratch Build (a newbie wonders out loud) |
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I believe there is probably about 1/2 of 1% of all the population that would
have difficulty scratch building a Zenith design. Those folks likely can't
read this message.
Although you can (and many have) spend thousands of dollars on tools, You
can also get by very well with a few hundred dollars worth, and most of
those you already own if you do an ocational handyman project around the
house or car.
The question comes down to, in this order
1. Your patience for delayed gratification
2. Your desire for experience and reward
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5.Money
Aaron Gustafson 601HD 1st flight June 2007 Built over 11 years
Purchased nothing but the plans from Zac
no contact with them since that time
do not archive
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kmccune
Joined: 22 Sep 2007
Posts: 577
Location: Wisconsin, USA
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| Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 2:44 pm Post subject: Re: Why Scratch Build (a newbie wonders out loud) |
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Congrats on the new plane Aaron!
I'll second his comments, even though I'm at the beginning of my build.
People are all different and thats a good thing, it gives us a diversity that is essential. ( though annoying at times :^) )Just remember to ask yourself, if the process of hand forming a rib... is important to you. I get a lot of satisfaction from taking raw materials and making them into ...something. In this case its an airplane, like said on the home built help video, what a prize to end up with! ( I may have misquoted but you get the idea)
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