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08-15-2003 | 04:32 PM
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Hey guys, I was just kindof curious about kit building, and was wondering if there are any instruction manuals or the like online for me to look over that you know of. Thanks.
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08-15-2003 | 04:42 PM
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08-15-2003 | 05:16 PM
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I was going to suggest the same thing.
Just a note:
When looking through the manuals, it can be a bit overwhelming. Don't think about all of the work that needs to be done. All you need to do is one step, when that step is done, you just do one more, etc.
Building a kit is not an overnight venture, you can plan on 2 to 3 months depending on how much time you can devote to it.
Just a note:
When looking through the manuals, it can be a bit overwhelming. Don't think about all of the work that needs to be done. All you need to do is one step, when that step is done, you just do one more, etc.
Building a kit is not an overnight venture, you can plan on 2 to 3 months depending on how much time you can devote to it.
08-15-2003 | 05:57 PM
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I agree with MinnFlyer, be careful in reading all of the instructions thinking they are all big steps. Many are just small and can be completed in a few minutes and yet others taking much longer. I do make it a habit of reading through before starting, but only for the sequence of the tasks, and not the effort that each will take. e.g. I picked up the Utra Stick 60 instruction "book" and thought it would take forever, but then found out that over 50% of the book is instructions on programming radios of different type.
08-15-2003 | 08:45 PM
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Tom,
I want to echo the other thoughts here. Minnflyer (as usual) makes great points.
I'd say, if you have any woodworking or mechanical aptitude, you won't find building a kit difficult. Time consuming, but not difficult.
The only other advise I'd offer is this; if you can't follow written directions, you don't want to buy a kit.
The worst thing you can do is jump around in the building sequence (at least until you've done a few).
Dennis-
I want to echo the other thoughts here. Minnflyer (as usual) makes great points.
I'd say, if you have any woodworking or mechanical aptitude, you won't find building a kit difficult. Time consuming, but not difficult.
The only other advise I'd offer is this; if you can't follow written directions, you don't want to buy a kit.
The worst thing you can do is jump around in the building sequence (at least until you've done a few).Dennis-
09-16-2003 | 01:43 AM
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Hi NC Lights,
I am new to the forums here, but I have been building kits and S/B for 15 years and I can tell you that building a kit and flying your creation can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. Once you have thoroughly read over and UNDERSTOOD what you have read, the next most important step is making sure u have the right tools and other items to complete the kit. I agree with everything the other guys have said and wish u luck in building your first kit.
I am new to the forums here, but I have been building kits and S/B for 15 years and I can tell you that building a kit and flying your creation can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. Once you have thoroughly read over and UNDERSTOOD what you have read, the next most important step is making sure u have the right tools and other items to complete the kit. I agree with everything the other guys have said and wish u luck in building your first kit.
