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Starduster Too: Required Builder Skills

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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

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