Creative build location ideas???

AndyRV7 · #1 10-12-2007, 06:19 PM

OK, my last newb question for the day.

I am stuck in an apartment. I think this is the only real thing keeping me from beginning a build. So I figured I would have to try to rent a small house with a garage for the workspace. But this is going to be expensive (probably to the tune of about 140 hours of Cessna rentals each year over what I pay to rent my apartment). I seem to be painted into a kind of a corner. But I need to work this out because I am virtually certain I want to order the tail kit in the next month or two.

So I am wondering if I am overlooking any other options. Any ideas??

Thanks. Andy

gpiney · #2 10-12-2007, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by AndyRV7

OK, my last newb question for the day.

I am stuck in an apartment. I think this is the only real thing keeping me from beginning a build. So I figured I would have to try to rent a small house with a garage for the workspace. But this is going to be expensive (probably to the tune of about 140 hours of Cessna rentals each year over what I pay to rent my apartment). I seem to be painted into a kind of a corner. But I need to work this out because I am virtually certain I want to order the tail kit in the next month or two.

So I am wondering if I am overlooking any other options. Any ideas??

Thanks. Andy

First, in good ol' NJ, good luck finding anything affordable (house-wise). However, you may find somewhat affordable shop space. Look around for shopspace in an industrial area. You may find something larger than a garage for less than you think. Just be prepared to install lots of locks and alarms.

Don't ever think you have it bad. I am building in my Mother-in-law's garage

mannanj · #3 10-12-2007, 06:44 PM

I built my RV-8 wings and most of my fuselage (the old style that required a wooden jig) in a 14ft. wide x54ft. long mobile home. Cramped---yes. Wife---no. Where there's a will---there's a way!

g zero · #4 10-12-2007, 07:39 PM

check out mini storage,we have some in fl. I rent one to keep boat,etc..in 14x50 ft.14 ft tall with elec.open 24hrs. $500 per month.Or check out your local industrial parks,you might even find a place to live (if your single)

AndyRV7 · #5 10-12-2007, 07:52 PM

Cool ideas!!

Yes, NJ is expensive! How do you guys feel about building someplace other than your house? That is, someplace you have to drive to get to?

I have a windy weekend ahead, so no lessons I guess. I think I'll start to take a look around and see what I can find in the newspaper and whatnot.

Jaypratt · #6 10-12-2007, 08:35 PM

ANDY,

CALL HOOTERS IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. ASK THEM IF THEY WILL LET YOU BUILD IN THEIR RESTAURANT? IF THEY WILL LET YOU BUILD THERE.,, AND PAY YOU TO DO THIS FOR PUBLISITY. I WILL COME DOWN AND HELP YOU BUILD YOUR PLANE. I AM SURE SOME OF THE SINGLE EXPERIENCED RV BUILDERS WILL JOIN US, IN THIS ADVENTURE AND YOUR QUEST FOR RV STARDOME.

MacNab · #7 10-12-2007, 08:40 PM

Do you have a spare bedroom? Are you on the ground floor? Do any of your neighbors play load music at all hours of the day and night? Do you mind having a work bench in your living room for a few months? I'll stop here...for the moment...

MacNab · #8 10-12-2007, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaypratt

ANDY,

CALL HOOTERS IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. ASK THEM IF THEY WILL LET YOU BUILD IN THEIR RESTAURANT? IF THEY WILL LET YOU BUILD THERE.,, AND PAY YOU TO DO THIS FOR PUBLISITY. I WILL COME DOWN AND HELP YOU BUILD YOUR PLANE. I AM SURE SOME OF THE SINGLE EXPERIENCED RV BUILDERS WILL JOIN US, IN THIS ADVENTURE AND YOUR QUEST FOR RV STARDOME.

Looking for an excuse to go sailing, Jay?

AndyRV7 · #9 10-12-2007, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaypratt

ANDY,

CALL HOOTERS IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. ASK THEM IF THEY WILL LET YOU BUILD IN THEIR RESTAURANT? IF THEY WILL LET YOU BUILD THERE.,, AND PAY YOU TO DO THIS FOR PUBLISITY. I WILL COME DOWN AND HELP YOU BUILD YOUR PLANE. I AM SURE SOME OF THE SINGLE EXPERIENCED RV BUILDERS WILL JOIN US, IN THIS ADVENTURE AND YOUR QUEST FOR RV STARDOME.

So simple ...yet brilliant!

RV8N · #10 10-12-2007, 08:46 PM

I found a local pilot with a C-150 that wanted to share a hangar. We shared for around 2 years and split the rent 50-50. A C-150 in a standard hangar leaves lots of room around the walls. I was able to do everything up to the first installation of the wings.

Karl