Building Sequence
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Building Sequence
Hi,
I am a total newb to kit building. Right now I'm building a Great Planes Rapture 40. I am at the point in the palns where it tells me to install the engine and fuel tank. At this time I do not have an engine or tank. Is there any reason that I can't skip this step and move on to finishing off the fuse?
Jeremy
I am a total newb to kit building. Right now I'm building a Great Planes Rapture 40. I am at the point in the palns where it tells me to install the engine and fuel tank. At this time I do not have an engine or tank. Is there any reason that I can't skip this step and move on to finishing off the fuse?
Jeremy
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RE: Building Sequence
Don't see why not. I wouldn't cover it just yet as you may need to get in to add balance weight.
The placenemt of the throttle servo and control rod will require the engine . . . and tank to work around.
The placenemt of the throttle servo and control rod will require the engine . . . and tank to work around.
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RE: Building Sequence
Most kits from GP usually are built around one certain engine and tank. If you are going to use the same engine and tank you'll have no problems moving on now. But if you are planning on using a different engine or tank you might want to hold up until you have them in hand. I say this because there may be modifications to the fuselage, firewall, or cowl to accommodate the different equipment and it's a lot easier to make changes now than it is later on in the build.
Hope this helps
Ken
Hope this helps
Ken
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RE: Building Sequence
Thanks for the advise! I am using the recomended engine so I'm going to keep on building! I have made a few mistakes but have learned a lot in the building process. I'm finding building as much fun as flying.