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02-01-2015, 07:28 AM
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been here awhile
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Alabama
Posts: 4,301
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Originally Posted by Sam Buchanan
You will be in good shape either way. I would downplay the time difference in the two kits because when you have the airframe nailed together you are only about 1/2 way to a flying airplane.
Firewall forward, avionics, and final finish will take about as long as riveting the airframe for either kit. The slight advantage of build time of the -7 fuse and canopy will not make a large difference in total project time. You will, however, need more in the way of jigging for the -6 fuse than for the -7.
You may have other reasons for picking one kit over the other, but build time won't be a major difference overall.
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If you are interested in seeing the RV-6 fuse being assembled, here is my build log:
Building the RV-6 Fuselage
You have under consideration the classic 'Time vs Money' scenario. Once you have decided which is the higher priority you can move forward accordingly. Enjoy your project! 
Last edited by Sam Buchanan : 02-01-2015 at 07:32 AM.
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02-01-2015, 08:46 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Salida, Colorado
Posts: 12
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No, my friend is done with it after it leaves his garage! It would be nice though.
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02-01-2015, 09:30 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Garden City Texas
Posts: 878
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I bought a quick build project that the owner told me could be finished in 6 months. 2+ years and 1200 hrs later I'm almost ready for paint! Too many modifications because the kit wasn't exactly what I wanted. Lots of missing parts but I got a heck of a good deal? All said and done, the money I saved was probably spent on the mods. Make sure the kit is set up just the way you want it if you go that route.
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02-01-2015, 02:34 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Oslo, Norway
Posts: 40
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This was of interest, tailwheel, 360 engine, CS, glass, I like Your RV-
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Originally Posted by MikeyDale
... Too many modifications because the kit wasn't exactly what I wanted.
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Converting from nosewheel to tailwheels, was it done much work on the fuselage of the first owner, what are the changes you have to do?
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Originally Posted by MikeyDale
... Lots of missing parts
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Was this something you were not aware of, should missing parts have been in the QB kit according to package list?
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Originally Posted by MikeyDale
... the money I saved was probably spent on the mods.
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"... mods." Do you think of glass panel, CS and so on that you did not intend to buy or modifications on the kit?
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RV enthusiast Helge Dypdalen -"dypen". EAA Chapter 573 Norway -member. Cessna 182S LN-EDB -flying. Van's RV-7 -planning to build. "Ready to Build?"
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02-01-2015, 02:40 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Salida, Colorado
Posts: 12
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Thanks!!
Everyone, thanks for all of your honest advise. I think it all boils down to the time verses money, and what value will I have in the -6 after all the work is done.
I know there are various opinions here and I respect them all. I am still undecided, but I think I am leaning towards buying a -7 from Vans, 1 kit at a time. I think not having to build a jig for the fuselage and support from Vans may be the way for me. I can buy 1 kit at a time and go as budget allows.
I will let everyone know when I take the plunge!
Have a good weekend!
Barry
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02-01-2015, 06:52 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Winnfield louisiana
Posts: 25
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-6
It might take you more time to build but your saveing a good bit and I can tell you this I've had one -6 and one -6a and it the best plane I've flown bar none and since they don't make them any more I think one day it's gonna be a very sought for item so if you want a plane that made history for a reason don't think for one minute a -6 is ever a mistake. Go for it.
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Vans -6A &-6,Pitts S1c,Glasair,1500hrs
Last edited by rv6rick : 02-01-2015 at 07:06 PM.
Reason: Removed expletive
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02-02-2015, 10:35 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Battleground
Posts: 4,348
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Van's still supports the 6. There are many kits still out there to be finished up. You won't have an orphan if you go that way.... so don't let that influence your difficult decision.
Jig's are extremely easy to build and you have the extra satisfaction that when you have a part on a jig, it actually looks like you are manufacturing an airplane, not simply bolting one together
Make sure you read Van's letter on used kit buying.....
I don't think you can go wrong either way....
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RV6 - Builder/Flying
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RV1 - Proud Pilot.
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02-02-2015, 10:38 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Garden City Texas
Posts: 878
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dypen
This was of interest, tailwheel, 360 engine, CS, glass, I like Your RV-
Converting from nosewheel to tailwheels, was it done much work on the fuselage of the first owner, what are the changes you have to do?
Was this something you were not aware of, should missing parts have been in the QB kit according to package list?
"... mods." Do you think of glass panel, CS and so on that you did not intend to buy or modifications on the kit?
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Tailwheel conversion was not that difficult but I had to buy a new engine mount. I will sell the original mount after I finish and clear out the extra parts and recoup some investment. I had planned in a glass panel and CS prop so I dont consider them mods....I probably saved about 10 k over the slow build 7 kit but next time I will order the slow build with all the options just the way I want them.
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