Subkits for Just Aircraft?

[oz_p]

Hi,

I was wondering if Just Aircraft offered submits for their designs?

Thanks,
Paul

[danerazz]

I’ve never heard of anybody doing that with a Highlander, but if you call the factory I’m sure they would be happy to advise.

The way the kits are, though, you would probably end up with two kits: wing, and fuselage. The QB wing is the deal of the century as it would cost you so much time and money to set a jig up it really isn’t worth NOT spending the money to have the factory do it (this is assuming a Highlander, not SS, I’m not sure how that plays out on the SS).

The wings are pretty simple, and the fuselage isn’t too hard either, it just has ALL of the systems to figure out (engine, electrical, fuel, instruments, etc.).

[oz_p]

Reason I asked is I did find one older reference: viewtopic.php?f=218&t=18589&hilit=Subkit

Subkit is mentioned in the thread and there seems to be 4 kits here. But it’s also a very old post.

For those interested, here is the recommended build order for Just Aircraft Kits:

Kit #1 Fuselage Kit
1. Mount fuse on rotisserie
2. Drill all tabs to 1/8"
3. Fit all floor boards
4. Side Stringers
5. Bottom Stringer
6. Vertical Stabilizer
7. Top Stringer
8. Horizontal Stabilizer Mount

Kit #2 Control Kit
1. Install Bellcrank
2. Delron Bushings for control tubes
3. Rear control tube
4. Build mixer
5. Install mixer
6. Fit rudder pedals, then paint
7. Fit Horizontal stabilizer
8. Fit Elevators
9. Fit Rudder
10. Fit and build flap handle
11. Fit and build trim kit
12. Fit Brake cylinders
13. Fit landing gear, V-brace and bungees
14. Fit Brake and wheel mounting kit
15. Trailing edges on flaps and ailerons
16. Hinges and bellcranks on flaps and ailerons
17. Leading edges on flaps and ailerons
18. Drill flaps and ailerons for rivets.
19. Fabric backing plates for flaps and ailerons

Kit #3 Wing Kit
1. Lift strut attach brackets
2. Fit wings to fuselage
3. Install tanks
4. Install inboard ribs
5. Install butt ribs on fuselage
6. Trailing edge on wings
7. Bondo Tanks
8. Flap and Aileron hinge brackets
9. Pulley blocks
10. Cable runs
11. Fabric backing plates
12. Tank blocks and trim fuel port
13. Top Stringer
14. False ribs
15. Nut plates for wing tips
16. Drill rivet holes

Kit #4 Finish Kit
1. Cover Paint
2. Install carpeting ,wall covering and floor panels
3. Wiring in flooring
4. Header Tank
5. Fuel system
6. Fit seats
7. Seat Belts
8. Build doors and windows
9. Build Panel and install wiring
10. Windshield with trim pieces
11. Rig cabling
12. Turtle deck
13. Wing tips / with strobe mounts

[danerazz]

The “kits” in that list I do not believe are a breakout of individual sub-kits. I’m not sure why they worded it that way, but the control kit and finish kit do not really contain much based on those descriptions (from a monetary standpoint, they do signify a significant amount of the build). I could be wrong, but a quick call to the factory will answer.

[oz_p]

The “kits” in that list I do not believe are a breakout of individual sub-kits. I’m not sure why they worded it that way, but the control kit and finish kit do not really contain much based on those descriptions (from a monetary standpoint, they do signify a significant amount of the build). I could be wrong, but a quick call to the factory will answer.

I tried. They have adjusted operations due to COVID so I sent an email. I’ll wait a bit and reach out again if I don’t hear anything but I suspect that you are correct.

[SheepdogRD]

Call Monday through Thursday, before 4pm. That's when it's easiest to get someone.

[oz_p]

Received a reply. They prefer to sell them as a complete kit. Makes sense. Thanks for the input. I have some more questions but I'll start a new thread.

Paul