scramjetter
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To anyone that can offer advice,
Despite the thread title, this post is really about acquiring the skills to build a tube and fabric airplane. Many years ago I fell in love with the Stolp Starduster and its pretty sculpted wings. I have decided that the two-seat SA-300 Starduster Too, is the best option as I want to share the fun with others. Thans to Ian Howat for the first Starduster picture, trailing smoke and having fun.
I have worked with aluminum and have pulled and driven rivets but this is outside of my skill set. I have never welded anything before but I am reasonably sure I am competent with woodwork, but not fabric. Can anyone offer any advice as to what resources, like books or videos I could get to ease into the process? What about welding gear? Gas or Electric? Left to my own devices I would just dive in and start welding scrap metal but I don't want to spend excessive time welding things that may not apply to the relatively thin tubing found in small aircraft. I also appreciate the title of a known good book, rather than wade through lots of lesser tomes.
All comments welcome and thanks in advance,
Paul
Despite the thread title, this post is really about acquiring the skills to build a tube and fabric airplane. Many years ago I fell in love with the Stolp Starduster and its pretty sculpted wings. I have decided that the two-seat SA-300 Starduster Too, is the best option as I want to share the fun with others. Thans to Ian Howat for the first Starduster picture, trailing smoke and having fun.
I have worked with aluminum and have pulled and driven rivets but this is outside of my skill set. I have never welded anything before but I am reasonably sure I am competent with woodwork, but not fabric. Can anyone offer any advice as to what resources, like books or videos I could get to ease into the process? What about welding gear? Gas or Electric? Left to my own devices I would just dive in and start welding scrap metal but I don't want to spend excessive time welding things that may not apply to the relatively thin tubing found in small aircraft. I also appreciate the title of a known good book, rather than wade through lots of lesser tomes.
All comments welcome and thanks in advance,
Paul