"Building" an ARF or RTF (?)
02-21-2014, 01:55 PM
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That's most likely how the end user would look at it as the most fairest way. But the person providing the deliverables would most likely look at it as how much time it "costs" them. The agreement/contract for the materials plus completion fee would force the builder to stay on schedule or they will loose money, so to speak if the handoff of the deliverable is delayed. I'd say the simple trading of goods for the service is most likely a very good "contract" for this type of work, say "if your interested, I'll pay for all the materials and for your time and work I'll give you my other r/c bird if you can build me this new r/c bird".
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02-21-2014, 02:06 PM
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That's most likely how the end user would look at it as the most fairest way. But the person providing the deliverables would most likely look at it as how much time it "costs" them. The agreement/contract for the materials plus completion fee would force the builder to stay on schedule or they will loose money, so to speak if the handoff of the deliverable is delayed. I'd say the simple trading of goods for the service is most likely a very good "contract" for this type of work, say "if your interested, I'll pay for all the materials and for your time and work I'll give you my other r/c bird if you can build me this new r/c bird".
I think at that wage a guy could justify covering the cost of some materials too.
I dont know what it took as far as hours, but I did this repair for $100.00 awhile back. I dont think I went over 10 hours, but it might have been close. I suppose it would be beneficial to start logging hours, if only for a reference for myself.
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02-22-2014, 05:42 AM
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02-22-2014, 06:47 PM
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Instant gratifcation.as for charging we have become a cold bunch.if a guy needed help he could come over and I would glady help.charging by the hour is ridiculous.i would tell a friend I will buy one for you and one for me if you build it.and that meant airframe only I finished to my liking.you guys are creepy.its a fun hobby.flying is half the fun and building is the other side.what kills me is guys buildingcrappy pieces of foam or a hk special.yikes.
02-23-2014, 07:09 AM
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1. an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure.
This is the definition of hobby. I don't see anything about how you are "supposed" to do it.
Too much "Cabin Fever" in this thread. We ALL need to get out and fly!!!!
This is the definition of hobby. I don't see anything about how you are "supposed" to do it.
Too much "Cabin Fever" in this thread. We ALL need to get out and fly!!!!
02-23-2014, 07:52 AM
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I agree just get out and have fun no matter how you do it. I do arfs and kits just depends on whether ilike the plane.if I have any real hang up its with the quadcopters.but thats another time and place.
03-03-2014, 10:17 AM
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