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Kit or ARF Build or Repair Service. - 8/11/2007 12:59:41 AM

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I've officially launched a kit, ARF, and repair service. Many people don't have the time or aptitude to assemble their own planes. I've been building for many years, my hanger is just too full and I enjoy the build process so much, even more then flying, that I'm offering my services for anybody interested.

Prices are always flat rate and negotiable based upon the complexity and quality grade you require. So, if you are wanting to get that plane but are reluctant to pick it up because it requires you to build it and they don't offer an assembled version, you now have someone you can count on to get the job done.

I've been more active at watt flyer then here, so look me up there to see some of what I've built in the past. http://wattflyer.com.

Thanks, Brian

RE: Kit or ARF Build or Repair Service. - 8/11/2007 9:40:22 PM

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Brian :

What a great ideal !!!

You can get the satisfaction of building the plane but not worry with where to put it and not have to pay for it.

Fantastic

The only down side is you will have to give it to the costomer when you are finnished

Oh well, Good luck with your Ideal

SEEYA, TIM

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RE: Kit or ARF Build or Repair Service. - 8/11/2007 11:08:23 PM

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I'm building two at present, one a magpie, the other a slowstick, it is cool to be building these planes I wouldn't ordinarily purchase, mainly to pick up odds and ends with how other kit manufacturers are doing theirs. The draw back, this is very labor intensive and these new guys don't realize, epoxy, CA, and odds and end's do add up cost wise, but are a necessary part of building. This one does want me to maiden them for him, I'm not backing out because I remember when I first started, I couldn't get anybody to maiden my planes for me, so would be a hypocryte if I did likewise.

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RE: Kit or ARF Build or Repair Service. - 8/16/2007 7:29:11 AM

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in response to saucerguy- id watch who id build for. if the customer takes out his freshly built arf and wrecks it they may say it was your fault for this not being right or that not being adjusted properly yada yada yada. while i agree on enjoying building more than flying- you may have a liability on your hands. id create some sort af waiver or some legal document with their signature exempting you from any and all liabilities. just my 2 cents

its like they say at work "cover your own a__"

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RE: Kit or ARF Build or Repair Service. - 8/16/2007 3:12:57 PM

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Thanks buddy, it's all case by case, even with the first ones I did, the guy asked me to maiden them, I told him, if I wreck them, he's getting a fixed plane. Anything can go wrong from radio interference to sudden tornado's, same goes with the build, but I found, there are many details many overlook that results in disaster for the inexperienced builder I'm able to address regardless of experience with any particular kit.

The magpie for example is nearly complete, I did around 14 different revisions with it to make it a much more stable platform, the average kit builder would just follow the stock instructions and their plane would never last as long, much less be as rock solid of a flyer.

Bottom line, it's all upon a case by case basis and yeah, we both must agree upon a mutually benifical arrangement.

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RE: Kit or ARF Build or Repair Service. - 12/17/2007 4:07:08 AM

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can you fix engines?

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RE: Kit or ARF Build or Repair Service. - 12/17/2007 4:58:15 AM

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what is wrong with your engine??

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RE: Kit or ARF Build or Repair Service. - 12/17/2007 5:09:56 AM

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I need to replace a screw, and I just cannot find the right screw. Its a screw on the carb of a .46 engine, any suggestions?

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RE: Kit or ARF Build or Repair Service. - 12/17/2007 5:18:08 AM

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who makes it? you can get an exploded view of every little part.

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RE: Kit or ARF Build or Repair Service. - 12/17/2007 6:20:06 AM

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its some german company that went out of buisness, thats the problem

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RE: Kit or ARF Build or Repair Service. - 12/17/2007 7:12:47 AM

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There isn't much to those engines at all, I'll take a stab at it if you are game, I also have a buddy that's local that rebuilds brushless motors as well.

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RE: Kit or ARF Build or Repair Service. - 1/6/2008 5:27:00 AM

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You probaby need a metric screw. A good harware store should carry it. You will probably need to cut it to length with a moto tool. Have done this with Japaneese engines several times.

Tom

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RE: Kit or ARF Build or Repair Service. - 4/8/2008 5:10:24 PM

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You probaby need a metric screw. A good harware store should carry it. You will probably need to cut it to length with a moto tool. Have done this with Japaneese engines several times.

Tom

That is a good idea, but be carfull there more than one metric standard out there and some of the sizes have different threads per inch. I would take out another screw and get with a really good machinest or someone knowledgeable in screws and treads.

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RE: Kit or ARF Build or Repair Service. - 4/9/2008 5:21:16 PM

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Well, I'd showcase your bricks of foam and the German P-40 on page like 15 of your thread on wattflyer. The german warhawk is simply gorgeous. It really surprised me.
FWIW, I'll send you a kit next time I need one built. I'm going to college soon though, so convincing my parents that I NEED another plane is going to be an ordeal.

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RE: Kit or ARF Build or Repair Service. - 6/17/2008 6:04:24 PM

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hi, My name is Ted Fischer. I have been building models of all sorts since it has always interested me since I was 3 or 4 years old. my first was a revell of a b17. the very next was a balsa model, I had to have it fly. I was only 5 years old My patience was much shorter then it took me three days. it flew beautifly right into a tree, and I was never more happy. I still get the same feeling and would like others who don't have the time to feel the same. When I was 16 I rewired a ford tempo that caught fire, all from a diagram in a book, all the wiring. I'm good with directions but I also Know they can be misleading. I am 34 now and have been disabled for some time do to a bone and joint problem. my hands and eyes work great though. if i'm givin' this honer to bring joy to the mechanicly uninclined, or those deprived of time I would build them with the care I would give my own. in short I have the facilities time and patience not to mention the love of modeling to be a perfectionist. the job would help my family, even if work ran short we're doing just fine now. Please consider me for the honer, thank you. sincerly Ted Fischer home phone 573 634 7249 please call any time

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