AndyRV7
Well Known Member
I took a look around at my build class options last year and kind of figured Tom's class seemed to be the "best" all things considered. I almost got things worked out in November but in the end ended up too rushed and decided to hold off until Spring. But I have a few questions for you guys.
It turns out his build class (aileron or toolbox type class) wasn't getting enough students so Tom switched to a 3-day full-emp one-on-one style class. Apparently, he will prime all the parts for you before you arrive and then you spend 3 intensive days building the emp. I was hoping to get some opinions from you guys about this so I can have an educated final discussion with him and maybe order my tail.
First, does anyone have any real experience with Tom? I get the sense that he is good at what he does, but haven't had any real conversations with anyone to back that up.
Also, I've been studying the preview plans a lot the last few weeks, and I just can't imagine building the entire tail in three days. I'm sure someone with his experience could do it, but if he has to teach and I have to learn during that time, it seems like a pretty tall order.
Lastly, I want to be able to have a better discussion with Tom on the metal prep part of the build. That is, the deburring and whatnot. It didn't sound like he wasn't going to be doing that part of it before priming, and I am not sure how I would be able to do all of it afterward (especially in 3 days with a build going on). So do you guys have any opinions about what I might want to watch out for here? Or what questions I might want to ask of Tom while I am making my final decision about going to his class?
Obviously, the thought of a complete tail in 3 days is quite a carrot to dangle in front of someone. But even if that is possible, I would much rather come away with less finished construction and a great education than to cut corners on the prep and finish the tail.
Thanks as always for the feedback!!
Andy
It turns out his build class (aileron or toolbox type class) wasn't getting enough students so Tom switched to a 3-day full-emp one-on-one style class. Apparently, he will prime all the parts for you before you arrive and then you spend 3 intensive days building the emp. I was hoping to get some opinions from you guys about this so I can have an educated final discussion with him and maybe order my tail.
First, does anyone have any real experience with Tom? I get the sense that he is good at what he does, but haven't had any real conversations with anyone to back that up.
Also, I've been studying the preview plans a lot the last few weeks, and I just can't imagine building the entire tail in three days. I'm sure someone with his experience could do it, but if he has to teach and I have to learn during that time, it seems like a pretty tall order.
Lastly, I want to be able to have a better discussion with Tom on the metal prep part of the build. That is, the deburring and whatnot. It didn't sound like he wasn't going to be doing that part of it before priming, and I am not sure how I would be able to do all of it afterward (especially in 3 days with a build going on). So do you guys have any opinions about what I might want to watch out for here? Or what questions I might want to ask of Tom while I am making my final decision about going to his class?
Obviously, the thought of a complete tail in 3 days is quite a carrot to dangle in front of someone. But even if that is possible, I would much rather come away with less finished construction and a great education than to cut corners on the prep and finish the tail.
Thanks as always for the feedback!!
Andy