I was going to post in the RV-14 section but realized this is a more generic question. The RV-14 is what I am talking about with regards to dimensions.
Now that I am starting to see pictures of Fuselage mating with rear fuse/emp as well as some photos of even the entire tail mounted as well I am starting to get concerned about my build space.
I know... You should have thought about that before starting. Well I did, however my enthusiasm to start led me to a plan which I am now starting to get concerned about.
Space:
One bay of a two car garage, but two car garage has wife's car in one side and also two columns in the middle.
My plan was:
- Build Wings completely, move them somewhere else (another garage 100 miles away)
- Build tail, tailcone (aka rear fuse). Already have the kit, finishing wings first
- Purchase Fuselage kit, and build it independently
now the issue.
I want to be able to do as much as possible in my garage vs having to do basics at final assembly.
From what I can tell the length of the Tail up to the tip of the spinner is 21 feet (from drawings). I just calculated the diagonal length of my space and it is roughly 18-19 ft.
For those that are building in smaller spaces have you thought out a plan on assembly?
What I think will happen for me is mating the tail minus control surfaces/Fuse//fw forward minus prop at home, but I may not have space.
Some experience from others would be helpful. I will continue to look at builder logs from other aircraft as well.
How did YOU do it?
Now that I am starting to see pictures of Fuselage mating with rear fuse/emp as well as some photos of even the entire tail mounted as well I am starting to get concerned about my build space.
I know... You should have thought about that before starting. Well I did, however my enthusiasm to start led me to a plan which I am now starting to get concerned about.
Space:
One bay of a two car garage, but two car garage has wife's car in one side and also two columns in the middle.
My plan was:
- Build Wings completely, move them somewhere else (another garage 100 miles away)
- Build tail, tailcone (aka rear fuse). Already have the kit, finishing wings first
- Purchase Fuselage kit, and build it independently
now the issue.
I want to be able to do as much as possible in my garage vs having to do basics at final assembly.
From what I can tell the length of the Tail up to the tip of the spinner is 21 feet (from drawings). I just calculated the diagonal length of my space and it is roughly 18-19 ft.
For those that are building in smaller spaces have you thought out a plan on assembly?
What I think will happen for me is mating the tail minus control surfaces/Fuse//fw forward minus prop at home, but I may not have space.
Some experience from others would be helpful. I will continue to look at builder logs from other aircraft as well.
How did YOU do it?