Ordering and Options

[jrevens]

FWIW, I made my tips out of epoxy & lots of micro-baboons. OK, balloons... I couldn't resist.

[Av8r3400]

[colospace]

I started with the foam covered with Hysol per the manual when I was doing my horizontals. It was such a pain that I switched to balsa when I got to the verticals. But I did not have a problem with either when applying the Oratex.

[efwd]

Funny thing is, I only had trouble with the top of the rudder actually. It was a more significant piece of foam. The fabric was having to bend around the foam vs steel as was the case on the horizontal.

[bholland]

Thanks to all of you for your thoughts and ideas. I ordered an infrared thermometer and I will try heating mine to see what happens before covering.

Brett
mykitlog.com/bholland

[Flienlow]

So I am at 71k without paint, Avionics, or accessories.

Does this look about accurate?

AKF SS Fuselage $13,700.00
Wings $5,895.00
Landing gear $4,895.00
Quick Build Wings $1,475.00
Nose Gear $1,145.00
Speedster tail $275.00
Bottom False Rib $150.00
Adjustable Rudder Peddles $295.00
Dual Brake Kit $425.00
prefab bracket $695.00
Tinted screen $695.00
bubble doors $690.00 830 tinted
cargo bay kit $525.00
cabin heat $455.00
upgrade wing tip $299.00
transport kit $455.00
Synergy Suede $1,495.00
Confor Foam $150.00
Aero LED nav $995.00
75" Ground adjust prop $2,600
Aero LED landing $349.00
912 IS Firewall forward $5,395.00
912 IS Engine $21,236.00
POH $14.00
Covering manual $39.95
Aircraft LOG $7.50
Aircraft Engine LOG $7.50
Propeller LOG $7.50
Cabin Cover $495.00
Cover Kit $1,122.88
data plate $8.00
passenger warning Placard $6.50
LOGO $17.50
Experimental decal $19.00
Earth X battery $379.00
912 Oil Cooler $315.00
45 degree oil cooler fitting $31.00
oil pressure $89.99
VDO Sender $58.00
Oil Access Door $56.00
Fuel Return $155.00
radiator Scoop kit $189.00
912 radiator $345.00
Throttle cable $200.00
carb heat $135.00
Fuel Valve $75.50
Hysol $145.00
Hysol tube $18.20
RTV Silicone $18.74
loctite $18.50
loc-tite $23.95
cabin vent $185.00
cabin vent $185.00
Butt rib close out $55.00
parking brake $275.00
Tool kit $400.00
doors gas strut $60.00
lake leading edge $995.00
$70,442.21

[N981MS]

I suspect it will be significantly less than that. Things could have changed since I ordered my kit 17 years ago but I believe many of the items on your list will be included in the airframe and firewall forward kits.

Those must be some mighty nice vents. I used Vans plastic vents with NACA scoops which are currently $76 for a set of 2. Not nearly as nice as some of the aluminum eyeball vents and they do not seal as well but they do work well.

[Esser]

Yeah I couldn’t bring myself to pay for those vents. Or $1k for the AEroLED nav lights when I can get avio (not aveo) nav and strobes for $300

[efwd]

That's a pretty exhaustive list and as Maxwell stated, many of those items you have given prices for are just part of the FWF and Airframe kit. Having said that, it doesn't appear you have $$ concerns since you leave nothing out of the list. Looks like you want everything I have. but now you need to add Avionics and electrical component. I have a fairly loaded panel but I don't have a CS prop. But, what I do have that is equivalent in cost is the Oratex. I am easily spending 85K. Not including misc items like consumables and the like. If your like me, ( which it seems you are, based on your whish list ) you will be ordering custom wiring harness' also. I'm not ashamed to post my cost since it helps others get a real idea of expenses. Best money I have ever spent and as I have said, no buyers remorse whatsoever. Everything new and high end so It obviously can be done cheaper. This is a 20 year (or more) purchase, don't fret it if the money is available.
Eddie

[Flienlow]

[QUOTE=Esser;69989]Yeah I couldn’t bring myself to pay for those vents. Or $1k for the AEroLED nav lights when I can get avio (not aveo) nav and strobes for $300[/QUOT
Words that greet my eyes with comfort! I simply do not know Aircraft Economics. I am try trying to read all I can though. On one had I wouldn't want to trip over a nickel and omit something of value due to being cheap and regret it later. But on the other, I wouldn't want to make a Cessna 172 the cost of a Caravan either. That and I am having a bit of trouble understanding what all is included with in this :
http://www.kitfoxaircraft.com/index.php/s7-ss

My assumption is that there is nothing feature wise included, 24k gets you a skeleton.