Phill
I bought the fuse (slow build) before my QB wings. The QB wings are pretty
quick to complete - only two skins and some conduit to run. Everything else
riveting wise is done.
If you get the slow build fuse, be sure to let them know that you have not
done the wings. You will need the Center Section of the wings as it goes
through the fuse. As well, the wing bolts come with the wings and you will
need these as well. What you can do, is get some el cheapo bolts and save
the close tolerance bolts for when you attach the wings - this is what I
did. A slow build fuse will keep you occupied for a while to be sure.
I wanted to do the fuse as it is a major bit of kit to construct and I
though the experience would be a good thing - it was.
Cheers
Les Kearney
#40643 - some assembly required.
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From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Perry, Phil
Sent: November-17-08 12:25 PM
To: rv10-list@matronics.com
Subject: Fuselage before wings?
Can anyone see a reason why I couldn't complete the fuse kit before the
wings?
I was planning on going with the wings next but with the economic
uncertainty ahead of us, I'm thinking a fuse kit might be a better option.
If I purchase QB wings, I would probably be ready for the fuse purchase in a
few months. If I bought a fuse, I could keep busy for a longer period of
time (On meaningful projects) while the economy has more time to recover. I
could:
1) Finish the fuse kit.
2) Join it to the tail cone.
3) Fit the canopy area.
4) Run systems for fuel, static, control systems, etc.
5) Run wiring
6) Setup ELT's, etc, etc, etc.
The more I think about it, the more I think a fuse kit makes better sense at
this time. Especially if you're wanting to burn time on meaningful tasks,
instead of burning time waiting for the economy to recover while your
completed wings sit in the cradle.
Thoughts on doing a fuse kit before the wings???
Phil
