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Old 09-30-2021, 02:14 PM
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Default Estimate Of What You Typically Charge To "Assemble" A Jet.

This is a fairly straight forward question. The criteria is obvious in that a poorly designed model will present greater challenges and a higher charge. Answering the question doe not obligate those responding to anything. Its simple, what $ amount are you charging for assembling a typical 75" to 100" w/s jet?

This is purely assembling...not making other than sheeting foam core wing and stab. This with laser cut and CNC machined finished ready to install bass wood and ply. If you do not want to disclose what you are charging in the thread you can PM your $ amount. This is for services provided within the contiguous U.S.

Obviously we have multiple builder/assemblers here in Houston. Our anticipated customer will live anywhere in the U.S. At this point customers wanting to pre-order live on all three coasts and inbetween. If you can not provide a price range...don't post a reply. .We are looking for experienced builders aka assemblers in close proximity to customers.
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Thomas all the bulkheads and flying stab frame are installed. The only real assembly (not really building because all parts are provided)...is installing a concave king post and convex rudder post. The platform for the nose gear needs assembling from laser cut parts in a wide and tall opening...

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Following the step by step assembly instructions is no more complex than that of an ARF. Reference to the Yellow 18 is as close to what I would think to be close to our 6's. We actually refer to these as SNARF...Scale Nearly ARF.

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