I built my KR in a little over 1100 hours. With that said, it could have been much less and much more. The reality is that the time to build a KR is dependent upon three major factors. First, your experience level. Mine was zero and I had to learn how to size an AN bolt, which took time beyond the building hours. It also meant that I was slower than an experienced builder and I estimate took an extra 20+ percent over what I could build one today. I also made mistakes which I had to correct which were included in the building hours. Second, how do you count hours. In my case, I only counted hours that I actually built the plane. This meant time reading books, buying parts and reading the plans many times did not count. Third, and probably the most significant, how many modifications do you want to make. In my case, I recognized I was ignorant in the area of plane building and really needed to stick to someone else's engineering. So, I built a primarily plans built with a VW and used other peoples mistakes and successes to create my plane as fast as I could. As I thought about your question, I came up with an example that illustrates some of the time added to my plane. One of the things that I consider critical is my rear windows. I believe they contribute to the safety of the plane and they also look pretty good. However, I estimate they took at least 30-40 hours extra to build. This is creating a template for the windows, cutting the windows, forming the windows, cutting the turtle deck, creating a holder within the turtle deck, gluing in the windows, fairing in the windows, masking off (many times) for prep, primer, color coat, clear coat, etc, etc. Bottom line is each change requires a lot of time. I want to emphasize that for MANY people the enjoyment of building a plane is to make those changes. I admire these people. In my case it was to fly.
So, how many hours does it take? Don't have a clue, it depends on what you are looking for in enjoyment within the process. I truly believe you must enjoy the process because if you don't you will never finish. I only can tell you that building the KR is the most rewarding thing that you will do. Start and have a great time. See you at the KR Gathering at Mt. Vernon. Jim N891JF Jim Faughn 4323D Laclede Ave. St. Louis, MO 63108 (314)652-7659 Email - sub @ for "at" jfaughn "at" socket.net Web Site http://jfaughn.com -----Original Message----- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Ron Freiberger Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 4:31 PM To: k...@mtnguy.com; KRnet Subject: RE: KR>How long Several thousand, maybe. How fast are you? Ron Freiberger mailto: rfreiber...@swfla.rr.com -----Original Message----- From: krnet-bounces+rfreiberger=swfla.rr....@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces+rfreiberger=swfla.rr....@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Dennis Dyer Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:49 PM To: KRnet Subject: KR>How long Hi Netters, I was recently asked how long it would take to build a KR..I said I'd post on the KR Net to get an idea of the average builders hours. Can you help me answer this question? Thanks, Dennis Dyer 13035 US Hwy 285 Pine, CO 80470 _____________________________________________________________ Get your free e-mail address http://www.mtnguy.com _______________________________________ to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html _______________________________________ to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
