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Originally Posted by fodrv7
Martin,
So what has happened in one year? Or are some still made in Eastern Europe?
Pete.
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I ordered my 7A QB Wings and Fuselage approx 12 months ago and it arrived in Germany in Nov 05.
After ordering it I asked Van's about visiting the European QB site in the Czech republic but was told that they were no longer used - all QB's were produced in the Phillipines.
With ref to build quality the only problems that I have discovered so far was one bulged outboard rib where it was riveted to the rear spar and one wing having all the tank attach bolts over torqued (replacement bolts sent out by Van's FOC)
I haven't started on the Fuselage in earnest yet but apart from the odd bad rivet that I will replace, all looks excellent and I am very happy with the quality of the product.
Finally, and most importantly for the quick v slow choice as someone who is limited in the amount of time available (which probably applies to most builders

) every time I look at the QB sitting in the garage I realise just how much time my choice has "saved" me.
All the European builders I have spoken to say the QB is the way to go if Finances permit - including the Chief Engineer of my UK flying club who built a 6 slowbuild.
I think the original Q was with ref to the 10 so maybe some 10 QB members could respond and provide their views on quality of the delivered product -
does anyone know how many 10 QB's have been delivered ?