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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: Mike Griffin on October 21, 2011, 05:47:30 PM

Title: Time for some custom cut kits.....
Post by: Mike Griffin on October 21, 2011, 05:47:30 PM
Well the Jaguar kits are in the hands of those who ordered them and the Buccaneer kits will be gone soon.

I am now making time to do some custom hand cutting for a few folks and if you have wanted a kit of a plane you have not had time to do, I will be happy to cut it for you if you can send me a copy of the plans. 

I will look at the plans and get back with you on a quote and you can decide if you want the kit or not.

Building season is coming up so contact me if there is anything you want cut.

Thanks

Mike
Title: Re: Time for some custom cut kits.....
Post by: Douglas Ames on October 22, 2011, 08:15:07 AM
When you say "custom hand cutting" do you mean one-off laser short kits or hand cut parts (ribs, formers)??
Title: Re: Time for some custom cut kits.....
Post by: Mike Griffin on October 22, 2011, 10:24:53 AM
Quote from: Douglas Ames on October 22, 2011, 08:15:07 AM
When you say "custom hand cutting" do you mean one-off laser short kits or hand cut parts (ribs, formers)??

Hi Doug

Normally when you are cutting one or two kits of a certain design for someone, it is not cost effective to have it laser cut. The reason is that in order to laser cut a kit you have to have a CAD file developed which is not cheap and then you have to pay a laser cutter his time to cut the parts and then of course you have the cost of the material and shipping charges back and forth.  When you do a "kit run" of numerous kits of a design, then it usually makes it cost effective for the customer and the kit maker although there is very little profit for the kit maker.

So to answer your question, I will be handcutting all the shaped parts and formers for the kit.  The cost varies depending upon the amount of material and time for labor.  That is why I have to have a copy of the plans to do a take off so I can give the customer a cost for cutting it.

I hope this answered your question.  I am glad you asked because I am sure other folks have wondered the same thing.

Thanks for asking

Mike
Title: Re: Time for some custom cut kits.....
Post by: Douglas Ames on October 22, 2011, 05:18:53 PM
Ok thanks! I saw your ad above your avatar...

I'll definitely put you in my notes as scratch building for me is tedious due to work, free time and home obligations, etc. Kits - I can manage that.

Thanks again.