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scubarider · Joined: 24 Dec 2006 Posts: 287 Location: Cleveland, GA

:? Is it just me or did any of you have as many missing parts as me? It seems that every time I go to start a project I can't get it done because I am shorted a bolt or pin or etc. I had over two pages of parts missing to start with and now am finding as I go through the baggies of parts I am short there too. I talked to Troy last weekend after driving to pick up more parts and he told me what they do is simply order the "Escapade" package from Aircraft Spruce. I am a 3 hour round trip away from Walhalla. I can't keep going there over and over again for parts. I guess I need a chill pill. Just so frustrated. I only have so much time as it is to work on my dream. :cry:
Any words of wisdom?

DaveU · Joined: 16 Aug 2006 Posts: 164

I ordered the economy bolt set and nuts and washer from the spruce catalog. Part number 04-00105. This is a 204 piece undrilled bolt assortment. Add to that the washer assortment p/n 04-00135, and the nut set, p/n 04-00330. This will give you a supply of extra for the ones you loose, damage etc. Also for the modifications you will end up making.

I kept a list of missing items and called the factory regularly. The ups man was here a lot.

Dave

KevinC · Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2007 1:24 am Post subject: missing stuff

Ditto Dave -

I bought the same kits and would advise same (plus probably some machine screws as well). There are several things not included in the kit that you will need - especially if you deviate at all. I keep a list going in the shop and make an order every 2-3 weeks. So far I've received everything I needed from the factory with a call or two. The UPS/Fedex guys both stop to check it out every once in a while, and my dogs don't even bark at them anymore... :wink:

Kevin

scubarider · Joined: 24 Dec 2006 Posts: 287 Location: Cleveland, GA

Misery loves company... 8)
I feel better now that I know it is not just me. I guess I will do the same and keep a log of what I need and just call from now on and not take the long drive. With so many kits not complete, I wonder if they are getting the hint that something needs to change. I did look at the economy sets that they have at spruce. I may end up going that route also. Some of the pieces I am missing don't come from spruce though. I still don't have my fuel tanks, seats, belts, most of the front wheel assembly, etc. I think I will be calling Troy today.
Happy Building :lol:

b1x4nqb · Joined: 14 Aug 2006 Posts: 199 Location: Orwigsburg, PA

Boy can I relate to your feelings! I am very frustrated with all the missing bolts, nuts, pieces. I can't drive over either(13.5hrs) each way! I know Dave, you're a few days away. Anyway, I call and e-mail every week for missing parts. I waited months for some things. Troy is always nice and says to call right away but I feel like a pest, always calling. Like I'm complaining all the time. Jamie, as nice as he is must be sick of hearing from me by now. I must admit I'm not happy with having to call all the time and it is annoying but so far they have spent a ton on shipping all the parts and missing items. I guess if they see that as a savings, I have no choice but to eat into their profit. Once they understand that they are loosing enough money and they can save a lot by getting it right in the first few tries, they will invest in better organization. The same goes for the build manual. One more thing, quite a few things have been changed that save JA money but provide for a cheaper alternative. One example is that on the planes I saw before building, they had a solid rod in place of flexible wire under the elevators. The escapade build manual even describes how to hook them up. Well now we just get a few more feet of wire (non-stainless that is). I'm not all complaints though. I have been greeted by friendly people the entire time. Troy, Jamie, Bob, everybody genuinly seems to want me to see a completion and seem happy to help me. I just wish they would learn from our complaints.

scubarider · Joined: 24 Dec 2006 Posts: 287 Location: Cleveland, GA

I called Jamie and Troy today. I am faxing another sheet of parts missing to them tomorrow. He said he may just fly them to me. We will see. So far I am also very disappointed in the instruction book. Without all the pictures that I have taken and the expert help I have received here and at the builders' site I don't know what I would have done.
I do keep dreaming of the "day" though when she heads to the sky and I :P
Dennis