Hi George - there are no options at this point for scratch building the welded components. The only ones who have welded them are SPA and their team.
Rachel
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Re: welded frame
thank you Tony for your re --I could set it all up With the spar plates to make sure they fit --have there been any
other builders who welded up this gage with gas or tig that I could talk with and maybe even see what type of jig
they made --I have welded up airframes and understand how easy It can be to make one mistake too many--!
anyway I'd like to talk with some other scratch builders of this bird if there is a way on one of these builders forums
or some way to get an E-M add.to send a PM -- thanks again
george
other builders who welded up this gage with gas or tig that I could talk with and maybe even see what type of jig
they made --I have welded up airframes and understand how easy It can be to make one mistake too many--!
anyway I'd like to talk with some other scratch builders of this bird if there is a way on one of these builders forums
or some way to get an E-M add.to send a PM -- thanks again
george
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Re: welded frame
Hi George,
From the FAQ's: "Plans do not include cockpit design/welded 4340 cage. You will have to purchase this from us directly".
The cage is welded up in some pretty heavy-duty fixtures. Get something just a few thou off, and there's a good chance the wings, or some other critical item, won't fit. For the same reason, the spar stiffener plates must also be purchased from SPA.
http://flywithspa.com/panther/pantherfaqs.html
Tony
From the FAQ's: "Plans do not include cockpit design/welded 4340 cage. You will have to purchase this from us directly".
The cage is welded up in some pretty heavy-duty fixtures. Get something just a few thou off, and there's a good chance the wings, or some other critical item, won't fit. For the same reason, the spar stiffener plates must also be purchased from SPA.
http://flywithspa.com/panther/pantherfaqs.html
Tony
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Re: welded frame
Hi All-- Can anyone tell me about the availability of a materials kit for the forward welded fus I have experience welding 4130 built up a byplane ( Acro duster 2 ) years ago and would sure like to do this one ;this is such a good looking little plane compared to most lsa size aircraft--Looks fast just sittin--
George
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Re: welded frame
The Panther Welded Component Sub-Kit will be approximately $4500 plus shipping.
The kit will included the following, powder coated:
Forward fuselage cage
Rudder pedals
Brake pedals
Tail spring mount
elevator joiner
Control stick assembly
Flap handle assembly
Canopy components
Aileron push rod ends and tubes
Elevator push rod ends and tubes
Landing gear axle pads
The kit will included the following, powder coated:
Forward fuselage cage
Rudder pedals
Brake pedals
Tail spring mount
elevator joiner
Control stick assembly
Flap handle assembly
Canopy components
Aileron push rod ends and tubes
Elevator push rod ends and tubes
Landing gear axle pads
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Re: welded frame
Can you give a ballpark figure for the cost of the framework?rlweseman wrote:It's all tig welds
Rachel
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Re: welded frame
That's good to know.
Thanks,
Glen
Thanks,
Glen
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Re: welded frame
It's all tig welds
Rachel
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Re: welded frame
I didn't really pay attention to how the Panther was welded until I saw the painted Panther welded frame photos. These look like Mig welds to me. Is the Panther frame Mig or Tig welded?
Glen
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welded frame
I just saw the new welded frame in the updates and it's gorgeous!!
I'm very curious about how much that frame costs!! ....ballpark even
I'm very curious about how much that frame costs!! ....ballpark even