Original Posted By: DonanClara(at)aol.com
Subject: Pietenpol-List: re: Replicraft fittingsRegarding the metal parts and fittings from Replicraft, I bought all the metal fittings they sell for the 3-piece wing. The quality of the welds and parts overall is excellent. They are not inexpensive, though. My one complaint is that they followed the original plans for the flying strut attachment fitting rather than the revised plan, so the fitting is at an acute angle to the strut rather than the revised, and longer, fitting which is in line with the strut. But the old design worked OK for 50 years...I am working on the steel parts for the control sticks, rudder bar and pedals and bellcrank. I just want to try and build as much of the airplane myself as I can. I took the EAA Sportair gas welding workshop in February, so I'm going to try and put what I learned to the test.Matt PaxtonLexington, VA________________________________________________________________________________