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Old 01-28-2004, 02:11 PM
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Default Converting plans to kit

I have plans for a Piper Tri-Pacer. Is there anyone you are aware of that can convert plans into a kit? Thanks
Old 01-28-2004, 04:10 PM
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Default RE: Converting plans to kit

I'm always a fan of doing it myself. You have the plans after all.

If the plans are in .dwg or .dfx format on your computer, there are a few places that will CNC them for you, but I don't know what the cost or turn arround time would be. If you go to the [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/Where_to_find_what_you_want%3A/m_1063414/tm.htm]Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD >> Where to find what you want[/link] thread, it covers a few places that CNC laser cut parts. Here is the list witout working links:

Northeast Aerodynamics http://www.ne-aero.com/
Kit Cutters Inc. (714) 962-8100 http://www.kitcutters.com/
Litko Aerosystems, Inc. (219)988-5708 www.litkoaero.com
Caylex: http://www.caylex.com/cutting.html
Tanks Hangar Aircraft Modeling: www.tanks-hangar.com
AKM www.AK-Models.com Email [email protected]
Old 01-28-2004, 04:33 PM
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Default RE: Converting plans to kit

Lazer lizzard (or some spelling there of) in texas is a good spot too, many have mentioned them as well.
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Default RE: Converting plans to kit

Have done numerous such situations over the past ten years now. The big problem always is the quality of the plans. So many plans from a kit manufacturer only indicate to place certain part number in a certain location. If you do not know the exact shape of the part, you cannot determine a proper fit. Thus always difficult to indicate a complete conformance to plans. I have been working on a replica of a Tri-Pacer from a kit for a few years now, and we have yet to locate enough parts to determine proper shape to parts.

Then again, if the design is old, the customer usually will want to incorporate a few design changes. Especially if the plans relate to an old controlline design.


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Old 02-01-2004, 12:10 AM
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Hi Cjac,

Put an Eye on www.laserlizard.com

And yes, he is in Texas, a good kit cutter: Jesse Wilkins
He can help you.

Right now, he is cutting my Vailly Aviation FW190, really serious guy.



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