Show us the Status of your RV-12 - Page 18

Tony_T · #**171** 03-15-2009, 08:18 PM

I have to thank Scott Schmidt, one of VAF moderators, for the how-to in post #30 of this VAF thread http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...d.php?p=286734
He has a detail write-up and he uses SmugMug. His pictures are wonderful. SmugMug has a free trial and after that it is $39.95 per year. I am trying it and I like it and will very likely sign up once I see how everything works. So far, it looks pretty darn good!
Tony

RudiGreyling · #**172** 03-16-2009, 01:45 AM

RVators,

me...again

fuse on 62 hours:

Regards
Rudi

RudiGreyling · #**173** 03-23-2009, 08:55 AM

Hi RVators,

me again, i just love building this RV12 and progress is so quick. So Far 88 hours on the fuse. I did build slightly out of sequence, i finished painting the interior and interior components loose before the side skins and structures go up, I also finished all of the fuel line routing before riveting the side structures in place. Made routing the fuel lines easy.

MartySantic · #**174** 03-28-2009, 09:24 PM

Just calculated the time I have spent with the 1st of the 3 kits. Here is my breakdown. Will start on the finishing kit tomorrow.

279 Hours on the Fuselage Kit (98% Complete-Still have to install the Mapbox and the Instument Panel-Need missing parts from Van's), 108 Hours on the Empennage Kit (85% Complete-Still have to install the HS and VS and the Trim System due to lack of space.), 175 Hours on the Wing Kit (100% Complete).

Not the fastest, but am very happy with the results. See my blog for the details.

Peterk · #**175** 03-29-2009, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MartySantic

Just calculated the time I have spent with the 1st of the 3 kits. Here is my breakdown. Will start on the finishing kit tomorrow.

279 Hours on the Fuselage Kit (98% Complete-Still have to install the Mapbox and the Instument Panel-Need missing parts from Van's), 108 Hours on the Empennage Kit (85% Complete-Still have to install the HS and VS and the Trim System due to lack of space.), 175 Hours on the Wing Kit (100% Complete).

Not the fastest, but am very happy with the results. See my blog for the details.

Amazing. My finish kit arrives tomm. I have spent 299 on the fuse (panel installed) 136 on the tail (complete with HS, VS and trim) and 175 on a completed wing kit. Glad to know someone else operates at my speed.

MartySantic · #**176** 03-29-2009, 07:06 PM

That is amazing. Our build times are within a couple of percent. Guess we are the "typical" builder.

BigJohn · #**177** 03-29-2009, 08:33 PM

163 to complete empennage. My excuse is first build, first kit, had to learn every new skill. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

RudiGreyling · #**178** 03-31-2009, 08:01 AM

Me again,

my boat is ready and it took 100 hours on the fuse to get here...OK 99.75 hours to be exact according to kitlog

I am getting tired to see my own progress pictures, where are all the guys with finishing kits, and that have painted already

Looking forward seeing yours,
Regards
Rudi

smokenjoe50 · #**179** 03-31-2009, 10:30 AM

Looks good!

What did you use for paint?
Did you prime before paint?
How did you prep the surface?

RudiGreyling · #**180** 04-01-2009, 09:10 AM

Smokenjoe Thanx, see inline to yours...Rudi

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokenjoe50

Looks good!

What did you use for paint? >> 2 part Poly Urathane paint available in South Africa
Did you prime before paint? >> Yes
How did you prep the surface? >> Abrade with scothcbrite pad and clean before paint