Originally Posted by jfetter

I know the builders among us feel this "isn't building", I disagree, a poorly finished ARF shows as badly as a poorly finished kit and a clean, professional build equates to higher re-sale value...

Jack

Actually, I'm pretty impressed when one of these ARF's makes it out of the shop without any damage to that nice finish! We kit builders get to patch all the dings/ divots and dents from bashing it around the shop for 2 months before we paint.

Originally Posted by Chris True

Actually, I'm pretty impressed when one of these ARF's makes it out of the shop without any damage to that nice finish! We kit builders get to patch all the dings/ divots and dents from bashing it around the shop for 2 months before we paint.

that's how I am too Chris. I would probably mess an ARF up not being able to paint it last.

Originally Posted by Chris True

Actually, I'm pretty impressed when one of these ARF's makes it out of the shop without any damage to that nice finish! We kit builders get to patch all the dings/ divots and dents from bashing it around the shop for 2 months before we paint.

I'll be honest with you, it takes a strict regimen to constantly wash hands after dealing with epoxy and having a good stand and clean area to work in. My first Electra taught me about "clean hands" and I've learned a few other tricks to keep the parts clean during the build that help. Nothing worse than a plane with fingerprints all over when you get it in the sun!

Jack

damn jack....thats a bad a$$ build you have going here....and that scheme is to die for. very cool!

Awesome work Jack! Look forward to seeing it at E-Jets.

Damn Jack...nice work!! Such a sweet scheme you have too

The Electra is my absolute dream plane. Just a little outta my league price wise at the moment. But some day.........



-Spence

Jack,
Glad too see you've reopened this thread! Great looking build!

Originally Posted by smaze17

Damn Jack...nice work!! Such a sweet scheme you have too

The Electra is my absolute dream plane. Just a little outta my league price wise at the moment. But some day.........



-Spence

I love this scheme! I agree the total price is getting up there but IMO to get a jet of this size, built to this standard of quality for $2,495 is a good deal. I don't want to start a "mine-versus-yours" fight but I don't think these are overpriced like some say, if you look at what you get, the fit and finish and support from BVM and their field reps...

Jack

Originally Posted by gunradd

Are you sure you dont want to make a video about receiving the wrong retracts?

BTW are the tires round............................................. ..

Actually I'm going to fight Bob @ E-jets!

I wouldn't even try him to be honest, he's in great shape and would likely kick my a$$...

Jack

Originally Posted by jfetter

I love this scheme! I agree the total price is getting up there but IMO to get a jet of this size, built to this standard of quality for $2,495 is a good deal. I don't want to start a "mine-versus-yours" fight but I don't think these are overpriced like some say, if you look at what you get, the fit and finish and support from BVM and their field reps...

Jack

Definitely not saying it's overpriced - quite the contrary. For the money the quality, fit and finish is extraordinary!!

It's just something that I can't afford...at least not yet anyway

S

Just got my ARF in the mail today. Just need to install the retracts

you dog!

Yea - what he said

Love that scheme BTW

S

Originally Posted by pdawg

Just got my ARF in the mail today. Just need to install the retracts

That thing is awesome! Make sure we get together this weekend for pictures, looks like the weather will likely have us grounded anyway...

Jack

sorry....bret will be flying with me..