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I have a question for everyone, but especially those of you like Chris
Lewis who are building from plans (scratch building).
What do you think the cost comparison is between the raw materials and
Zenith's kit? My workshop instructor felt that there might be little or
no savings over buying the kit. Considering my knowledge of how business
works, this might be true.
Again, for the scratch builders, where are you buying your metal? Are
you able to find it locally or do you have to order it from places such
are Aircraft Spruce or Wicks? Do the plans recommend the size and
quantity of raw stock to buy?
Third question. For those of you who have viewed it, what do you think
of the "Scratch Building Basics for Metal Aircraft" DVD from
HomebuiltHELP.com?
Thanks,
Bob Collins
Sunnyvale CA USA
CH750 (well, sitting here with a fine new 701/750 rudder)
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| Subject: | Re: Kit or Scratch? |
I personally have found all materials locally and by my best guess it should
cost about half of the kit price if not more. And with the fact that you are
going to screw up a few parts being able to make them over yourself even
adds up to more of a savings. That being said I am familiar with working
metal and have most of the equipment needed to cut and bend all the pieces
so it was not an option for me given a limited budget.
John (Scratch building 701)
Kaufman, Tx
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Collins" <bobcollins42@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2008 8:21 PM
Subject: Zenith701801-List: Kit or Scratch?
> <bobcollins42@gmail.com>
>
> I have a question for everyone, but especially those of you like Chris
> Lewis who are building from plans (scratch building).
>
> What do you think the cost comparison is between the raw materials and
> Zenith's kit? My workshop instructor felt that there might be little or no
> savings over buying the kit. Considering my knowledge of how business
> works, this might be true.
>
> Again, for the scratch builders, where are you buying your metal? Are you
> able to find it locally or do you have to order it from places such are
> Aircraft Spruce or Wicks? Do the plans recommend the size and quantity of
> raw stock to buy?
>
> Third question. For those of you who have viewed it, what do you think of
> the "Scratch Building Basics for Metal Aircraft" DVD from
> HomebuiltHELP.com?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bob Collins
> Sunnyvale CA USA
>
> CH750 (well, sitting here with a fine new 701/750 rudder)
>
>
>
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