I've mentioned before, I was unfortunately affected by the latest news from Van's that they are running behind/delayed. I did take delivery of my fuselage kit with a few BO components that are likely not needed until well into the build. (Brake hardware, rudder pedals.)
I don't think building the fuselage before the wings, for me, is wise. Storage and space will become an issue, forcing me into a hanger far earlier than preferred. I also see the fuselage leading into high-value components (engine, avionics, FWF) toward the end, which isn't ideal before I get the wings completed.
However, I'm reluctant to put the project down until the end of this year. A question for those who've built the fuselage: Can I crack the box open and sneak out what's needed for a subcomponent—so-to-speak? Perhaps there is a 3-month project hiding in there, that when the wings do arrive I can put down easily and package everything back up?
I see it starts with the firewall, but there's also the tailcone section and a few others. I thought those who've built the thing might be able to identify a chore I can knock out for the three-four month wait I have ahead of me.
I have written Van's asking if maybe my fuel tanks, flaps, or ailerons are ready for pick-up while the rest waits, but no response yet...
I don't think building the fuselage before the wings, for me, is wise. Storage and space will become an issue, forcing me into a hanger far earlier than preferred. I also see the fuselage leading into high-value components (engine, avionics, FWF) toward the end, which isn't ideal before I get the wings completed.
However, I'm reluctant to put the project down until the end of this year. A question for those who've built the fuselage: Can I crack the box open and sneak out what's needed for a subcomponent—so-to-speak? Perhaps there is a 3-month project hiding in there, that when the wings do arrive I can put down easily and package everything back up?
I see it starts with the firewall, but there's also the tailcone section and a few others. I thought those who've built the thing might be able to identify a chore I can knock out for the three-four month wait I have ahead of me.
I have written Van's asking if maybe my fuel tanks, flaps, or ailerons are ready for pick-up while the rest waits, but no response yet...