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Old 07-03-2002 | 12:40 AM
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Kevins_RC
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RC-Junky - All I got to say is No Pain No Gain. If you don't want to purchase the misc. wood separately, and because of that you would not purchase one of our kits, then that is your choice. I have shipped 30-40 kits in your area already (Fl). I can't understand why you would not already have this misc. wood in your shop already if you are a builder. I try to select commonly used wood to make it easy for the builder. I try to appeal to the mass, not everyone. You happen to be one that I can not appeal to, and I can accept this. Think about what it would take to develop a design and take it to market. Most people under estimate the significant investment and commitment that one has to make in order to be able to do this.

RCMAN - Believe me that I have gone through all the different scenarios. People don't understand what kind of investment one has to put in in the development of a new aircraft. I have hundreds of hours in the design of an aircraft, proto-typing, hundreds of hours in the development of the laser cutting files, and especially in the development of the construction manuals. My manuals have anywheres from 80 to 140 digital pictures of the aircraft under construction. I put in building tips and alternative set-ups. My construction manuals are 60 plus pages. I carry kits in stock so that I can ship out within twenty-four hours of the receipt of an order. I've already have a significant investment. Carrying bundles of misc. wood is not an option at this time, offering alternatives. I travel a great deal and have to rely on my family to ship out kits when I am on the road. I appreciate the ideas RCMAN, but believe me that I have evaluated them on numerous occasions, and because of the significant investment that I have already, and due to personal situation, I have elected to stay with the short kit approach. I am not the only company that has elected that take this route by any means. Offer suggestions on what and where different densities of wood is nothing more than expressing another opinion. This subject could be a novel in itself. I do not cater to entry level fliers to say the least.
Also realize that I offer my designs in a kit form because I love the hobby , and want to support it. It sure as heck not for the money!

My intent is not to offend anyone, and if I have I apologize for that. My intent is only to enlighten and support the hobby that we all love, otherwise we would not spend the time on this forum.
Take Care and Happy Flying!
Kevin