GuinnessGuy74 Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I've finally took the plunge. After years of looking at different homebuilt models and flip flopping as to which design was right for me, I have ordered and received my Cozy MkIV plans from ACS. I will not be starting until the end of Nov or the beginning of Dec, but I wanted adequate time to study the plans and prep my workshop. I am now in the process of building my work table, insulating/heating the shop, and buying a few tools I am lacking. I know I will be asking many questions on this board, so I just want to introduce myself and thank everyone for making these forums such an invaluable tool for the homebuilder.... Jim Quote Cozy MKIV #1565 (Chapter 6) Charlotte, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spodman Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Well done! Please don't get her finished too much before I get started... Quote Mark Spedding - SpodmanDarraweit Guim - AustraliaCozy IV #1331 - Chapter 09www.mykitlog.com/Spodmanwww.sites.google.com/site/thespodplane/the-spodplane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Steve Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Jim: Welcome to the addiction. It will be a life changing event building your very own plane. Build on STeve Quote Steve Harmon Lovin Life in Idaho Cozy IV Plans #1466 N232CZ http://websites.expercraft.com/bigsteve/ Working on Chapter 19,21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kraig Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Welcome to the fray! I always have to ask, What plans number do you have? I have #1395 and bought in 2005. Money is tight right now, so unfortunately I have not done much in about a year. Stuck on the nose at chapter 13, (ch. 14 is complete though). But it is just waiting for me. Best of luck, Kraig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuinnessGuy74 Posted October 14, 2008 Author Share Posted October 14, 2008 Thanks for the welcome, its good to be here and posting. Sure beats reading about it... Kraig, I have plans #1565 and I cannot wait to get started. I will be ordering some materials for chap 4-7 sometime in the next two weeks! Jim Quote Cozy MKIV #1565 (Chapter 6) Charlotte, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazycanuck Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Good work... I got plans in March and I read something about the Cozy and other canards just about everyday. I am going to start building in the spring when I should have a garage. I really feel that all this prebuild reading will really help the project come together more smoothly down the road. I am going to really try to focus on keeping momentum once I get started building. Anyway, good luck. Good to see another builder. Quote Crazy Canuck Toronto, Ontario, Canada Cozy MKIV #MK1536 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge 513 Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Welcome. It's a long road, but a good one. Tip #1. Ask around for somebodies unfinished tub. It will give you a 10 month headstart and cost the same as the materials, at worst case. Quote Self confessed Wingnut. Now think about it...wouldn't you rather LIVE your life, rather than watch someone else's, on Reality T.V.? Get up off that couch!!! =) Progress; Fuselage on all three, with outside and inside nearly complete. 8 inch extended nose. FHC done. Canard finished. ERacer wings done with blended winglets. IO540 starting rebuild. Mounting Spar. Starting strake ribs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neverquit Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Welcome to the addiction. It will be a life changing event building your very own plane. Build on STeveYep, like having your first baby. Staying up late or getting up early to give it attention, never enough stuff, money, neglected wife/girlfriend, ruined clothes, need more room, etc. Welcome Guiness guy. Tip #1. Ask around for somebodies unfinished tub. It will give you a 10 month headstart and cost the same as the materials, at worst case. Yep! I told Randy at RR I'll finish my plane before theirs for sure. She asked what plans number I had and my answer was #0134. She said, "why, you SHOULD be finished before us! Hehe, I'm 4 years into the build. Complete with Aerocanard wings and Cozy plans from a divorce' in Florida. Always wondered if it was the plane that caused the divorce.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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