Hello

RobDob · Post by **RobDob** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 6:21 am

Hello everyone, I'm an RV8 builder in England (Near Cheltenham), I'm guessing this is a predominantly US builder site but I figure with nearly 1000 members here its a good place to come and ask lots of questions as I progress along the build!

I have an RV8 QB kit as well as the finishing kit. My empennage is just about complete so I'm wondering what on earth I start on next!!! Seems like a mammoth project now!!

I look forward to bombarding you all with lots of questions!!!

Best regards

Rob

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 6:58 am

Robbie Dobbie Doo, Welcome!

Ask Wicked Stick and 4Kilo for tips on what to do next on the QB kit. They both did slow builds and could be helpful to you!

CJ

RobDob · Post by **RobDob** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 7:24 am

Thanks CJ......I feel a little out of my depth right now, like the proverbial 'bunny in the headlights'!!! I will probably be hassling Wicked Stick & 4Kilo for advice very soon!!!

lancef53 · Post by **lancef53** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 7:33 am

Good to have you here--good to have another 8 builder! I am doing SB wings and a QB fuse, I hope to have the wings done by the time the fuse comes in March(hopefully).

Lance

cjensen · Post by **cjensen** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:58 am

Welcome to Rivetbangers RobDob! You are starting a fantastic learning experience, and a wealth of knowledge is coming to you via the kit!

Have fun, post pics, and ask questions!

Post by **Spike** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 10:38 am

Welcome!! Glad to have you aboard.

John

RobDob · Post by **RobDob** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:29 am

Thanks for the kind words everyone!

dons · Post by **dons** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:44 am

Hi Rob, not everyone is from the US, most, but not all

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RobDob · Post by **RobDob** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 12:19 pm

Sorry....forgot to mention Canada!!!!

Speed3Guy · Post by **Speed3Guy** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 2:47 pm

You're welcome here Rob! Thanks for introducing yourself.

Guy

weezbad · Post by **weezbad** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 4:38 pm

welcome, rob glad to have you,,,,,,

as if ive been here long enough to welcome you

svanarts · Post by **svanarts** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:48 pm

Hello Rob,
Welcome! I'm almost sure we have a few builders in England. In fact, if you check out the link at the top of the page that says User Map you can see where everyone is. Cheers!

Wicked Stick · Post by **Wicked Stick** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 10:02 pm

Welcome to RB Rob. Congrats on becoming an RV builder too.
I'd be happy to help answer any questions you may have. Check/search the posts first and if you can't find the solution let us know.

My fuse was a slow build, so not sure if I can help with a quick build pre-punch fuse though. Still it never hurts to ask about something.

BSwayze · Post by **BSwayze** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:38 pm

Welcome, Rob,
I know how you feel. I started on my RV-7A almost exactly a year ago, and I still feel like a newbie at times. But I have my empennage finished, and my wings (standard build) are nearing completion. I ordered my fuse kit a few days ago, just in time to beat the price increase. Just hang in there, take your time, ask lots of questions, and read a lot online. You'll do just fine. Some of these guys have excellent websites, and you learn a lot by reading and studying pictures. Is there a builders group near you, where you can see things in person, meet some people, and get some hands-on? I can't tell you how valuable that is, too.

Good luck... keep us all posted as you progress!

Bruce

JohnR · Post by **JohnR** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 11:55 pm

Welcome Rob. I missed this post the first time around I guess. Glad to have you on RivetBangers!

John Courte · Post by **John Courte** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 12:18 am

Welcome, Rob!

I've got the RV7 QB, and I'm doing my unintentional best to keep to a slow-build schedule. First thing you'll probably tackle is the wings. If you're regular about it, they'll be done in no time, and you can knock out a major subkit in short order, much shorter than it takes to do the empennage. Of course, preaching and practice don't often share a cab concerning my project, so I won't presume to give you advice in the time management area. However, one aphorism has stuck with me, and I wish I could remember who said it, because i'd love to credit them, and that is: "Building an airplane is like eating an elephant." One bite at a time.

Bob Barrett · Post by **Bob Barrett** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 8:37 pm

Welcom Rob! Remember persistance builds airplanes and only peresistance. I have been working on my RV-6A since March 99. I hope to fly it in the next three months. Took the wings and tail to a paint shop today. Persistance!