Q500 Micro-economics
09-08-2004, 04:26 PM
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Q500 Micro-economics
Hi Everyone:
I thought it would be interesting to share and compare between countries the economics of building a wood/foam Q500
Following you will find the cost of Materials for México.
In advance thank you very much.
Q500 Economics
Exchange Rate 11.6 pesos/usd
Materials Purpose Local Currency Dollars
2 balsa sheets 3/16 Fuselage $60 $5.17
2 balsa sheets 1/8 Top & Bottom $50 $4.31
10 Balsa sheets 1/16 Wings Sheeting $200 $17.24
1 Balsa sheet 1/4 V-tail $50 $4.31
Foam wings Foam Core $100 $8.62
Hard Wood Firewall, Formers etc $30 $2.59
Cyanocrylate Glue $60 $5.17
Epoxy Glue $100 $8.62
Carbon Fiber Wing Spars $100 $8.62
Glass Fiber F. Wall, Wings & V-tail $50 $4.31
Monokote Cover $200 $17.24
Ball Links, Gear, Strip & ailerons $150 $10.34 TOTAL $1,170 $96.55
I thought it would be interesting to share and compare between countries the economics of building a wood/foam Q500
Following you will find the cost of Materials for México.
In advance thank you very much.
Q500 Economics
Exchange Rate 11.6 pesos/usd
Materials Purpose Local Currency Dollars
2 balsa sheets 3/16 Fuselage $60 $5.17
2 balsa sheets 1/8 Top & Bottom $50 $4.31
10 Balsa sheets 1/16 Wings Sheeting $200 $17.24
1 Balsa sheet 1/4 V-tail $50 $4.31
Foam wings Foam Core $100 $8.62
Hard Wood Firewall, Formers etc $30 $2.59
Cyanocrylate Glue $60 $5.17
Epoxy Glue $100 $8.62
Carbon Fiber Wing Spars $100 $8.62
Glass Fiber F. Wall, Wings & V-tail $50 $4.31
Monokote Cover $200 $17.24
Ball Links, Gear, Strip & ailerons $150 $10.34 TOTAL $1,170 $96.55
09-08-2004, 04:37 PM
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RE: Q500 Micro-economics
Sorry because of the format, if anyone knows of a better way to paste or to upload an Excel file, please advice.
Total Materials Cost is aprox $97 usd
Best Regards.
VÃ*ctor
Total Materials Cost is aprox $97 usd
Best Regards.
VÃ*ctor
09-08-2004, 04:59 PM
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RE: Q500 Micro-economics
For a true comparison, how many hours does a Mexican modeller earning the average wage have to work, to buy the materials you listed.
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RE: Q500 Micro-economics
Oddy,
It almost looks like you would be better off buying a kit from America.
Bill's Racer 2 is still competitive, it looks like Lewis's Pacemaker and Vector will be a good competitive value, and even the Lanier dominator is not out of the ball park.
Why would you try to kit yourselves at those prices?
And, as Ed noted, your average salary I would assume is a bit lower than that in the U.S.
It almost looks like you would be better off buying a kit from America.
Bill's Racer 2 is still competitive, it looks like Lewis's Pacemaker and Vector will be a good competitive value, and even the Lanier dominator is not out of the ball park.
Why would you try to kit yourselves at those prices?
And, as Ed noted, your average salary I would assume is a bit lower than that in the U.S.
09-09-2004, 06:19 AM
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RE: Q500 Micro-economics
Hello,
Having a friend and fellow q-500 racer that in South America at one time, I can understand the increased cost. I used to ship him kits, glue and general supplies from our church to his church there. They were paying almost double what we pay here.
I bet if you were to contact any kit manufacturer they might work with you. I know shipping might be an issue and they will not insure to all locations due to theft issues.
Larry
Having a friend and fellow q-500 racer that in South America at one time, I can understand the increased cost. I used to ship him kits, glue and general supplies from our church to his church there. They were paying almost double what we pay here.
I bet if you were to contact any kit manufacturer they might work with you. I know shipping might be an issue and they will not insure to all locations due to theft issues.
Larry
09-09-2004, 09:13 AM
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RE: Q500 Micro-economics
Actually my intention of this comparison is not to Kit any Q500.
It is only to compare how it looks our costs vs. those in other countries.
The average salary of the Total Mexican population I think wouldn´t be representative of the Aeromodelist population Income in México, (Mexican population income is much lower)
My best aproach would be the following
Income Rate--------------------------------$$$$$Income$$$$$--------------Aerom. Population %
Low Income Aeromodelists -------- from 1,000 to 2,000 usd monthly-------------40%
Medium Income Aeromodelists -----from 3,000 to 5,000 usd monthly------------40%
High Income Aeromodelists----------More than 5,000 usd monthly----------------20%
Regards.
Victor.
It is only to compare how it looks our costs vs. those in other countries.
The average salary of the Total Mexican population I think wouldn´t be representative of the Aeromodelist population Income in México, (Mexican population income is much lower)
My best aproach would be the following
Income Rate--------------------------------$$$$$Income$$$$$--------------Aerom. Population %
Low Income Aeromodelists -------- from 1,000 to 2,000 usd monthly-------------40%
Medium Income Aeromodelists -----from 3,000 to 5,000 usd monthly------------40%
High Income Aeromodelists----------More than 5,000 usd monthly----------------20%
Regards.
Victor.
