It will be noted if things like spoilers, slotted flaps, even slats are not there. These parts would make a great "blank canvas", though, so to speak, to make a very nice and impressive model.Įdit - added: Also, when models get large like this, I think it's only natural to make them more scale functioning than a 5 foot span model. One could also throw out a number $ to build one of these kits, flat rate, but I know I'd have to see what hardware (structure) is involved. With my Fitter project I just wrapped up, I shudder to think what the total labor cost would be, $ rate X manhours. I think you did mention the fuselage could separate. And 120" models get quite large to have to move around. If one were to apply a $10 per hour rate on this, the cost would still likely be quite high. So one will be cutting out the (split brakes), the flaps (its probably a slotted fowler arrangement, but we can keep it simple for the early birds), and that is ignoring the LE devices. Then, when you get to the wing, even though its a moderately tapered wing, there's a lot of high lift stuff on that wing.
#Html5 builder forum skin#
If one needs to skin the wings, then one will likely have to do the same for the Htail (I'm assuming). From the pics, it looks like one would have to also cut out the Rudder and create its leading edge, then build a "tailstock" on the fin. Your A6 on the other hand is a completely different animal that will require a significant amount of discussion between the owner and a potential builder to come to an agreement on price, even for as simple as just framing it up. Most of the people assembling these arf’s have a known labor expectation and its easy to quote because all of the hard work is 99% done.
The builder kits have mostly gone and been replaced with the assemblers arf. Your A6 is kind of in a weird spot honestly…. I know you say the edf cradle will be pre-installed, but honestly, thats such a simple task that it really doesnt make any significant difference in the cost of the Building services and could potentially even cause an Increase in cost if it were to be improper to the builder/owners needs for equipment location. Your A6 is more akin to a YA F18 twin “kit” that needs built, than any composite “arf” that needs assembled… and in actuality, it requires more work as the YA kits were all presheeted.
With your A6, there is still much “Building” to be done outside of simply sheeting some foam cores.
Unless you have a pre-painted ARF with all the internal structures completed AND installed, you’re not “Assembling”, you are building. I think where the confusion is coming in, is you keep referring to “assembling”, but then say you have to sheet the foam cores. This is for services provided within the contiguous U.S. If you do not want to disclose what you are charging in the thread you can PM your $ amount.
#Html5 builder forum install#
This with laser cut and CNC machined finished ready to install bass wood and ply. This purely assembling.not making other than sheeting foam core wing and stab. Its simple, what $ amount are you charging for assembling a typical 75" to 100" w/s jet? Answering the question doe not obligate those responding to anything. The criteria is obvious in that a poorly designed model will present greater challenges and a higher charge. This is a fairly straight forward question.