Soon, I will do a full rundown of the costs, benefits, and drawbacks of wiring your own panel-a full transparency postmortem on what I learned and what I paid to do it my way.
A list of your suppliers would be good too. Obviously stein and b&c but where else did you find useful? Those dry transfers are amazing. Better then most production jets.
Really excited to see that part. As a mechanic, I always feel like I have to do everything myself because I’m capable and it’s usually a significant savings. Occasionally time saved outweighs cost. Curious to see if the cost justifies the extra effort vs a prefab drop in from Stein. Great video as usual.
Outstanding! And the shoot at the "engine start" button. I believe that we all could hear the voice in our heads "clear prop!". 😊 Can't wait to see you take that beauty to the sky! 😀
There is literally nothing more gratifying than seeing something come together for the first time and exceeding your expectations! I know exactly how that felt and I’m stoked for you! It looks amazing. Also happy that I’m not the only one building things on a harbor freight moving blanket… well, mine is from harbor freight anyway.
You’re a building machine, Ryan! I’m always amazed at how much progress you make with each video. I’m currently finishing up my fuel tanks and anxious about the upcoming test! Can’t wait to hear your complete rundown on cost/complexity/etc of doing the wiring yourself. It’ll definitely guide my decision when the time comes!
I probably spend too much time in the garage. A few have suggested that… 🧐 Keep updated on the tanks. That was an interesting and anxiety inducing section of the build for sure.
I subscribe to your channel as a form of lack of building guilt to get me motivated and back into the garage. You’ve got some serious work effort going on! Love the channel
I’ll again extend my offer to browbeat and threaten you into building if that’ll help. Others have yet to take the offer, but it stands nonetheless. Glad you’re on board, and thanks for the feedback!
Awesome, thank you! I'm currently working on a much requested video detailing the "back end" of how this panel came together. The nuts and bolts of it all--figuratively. As we've all seen the literal nuts and bolts by now. Anyway. I'll have the files available for download when that episode is released. My hope is next weekend!
@@RyanFlysPDX, Love to hear about your decision about labeling. Looks like some sort of dry transfer process used. Happy with it? Did you clear coat afterwards? Looks beautiful.
@ I love the dry transfers. A little more expensive than I expected, but wonderful quality and really allowed me full control of design and installation. They’re sitting under a couple coats of satin lacquer. The result is tough but looks fantastic.
Ryan, great videos and super mice panel. I just picked up my Advanced Flight Systems panel for my RV7 Tip-up. The panel markings are engraved but I may need to add some markings. Where did you order your panel decals?
The panel looks great! The "Built By" is a nice touch as well. A little embarrassing, but it took me a half moment to remember your last name isn't "Flys" lol. I didn't think of using decals for labeling the panel. I think it would be more cost effective than engraving. Plus, easier to update/refresh in the future.
The "Built By" was a bit of risk, but in the end I liked it. The dry transfers are great--awesome detail, allows for great customization. They are cleared in behind a coat (or three) of satin lacquer for protection, but you may be able to sand down, adjust, and recoat. Certainly easier than you could engraved or etched details. Thanks for the kind words!
Thanks! Transfers came from Color Vu. Great to work with. I did the design. This allowed me to utilize items from the cut file for alignment. You’ll see where I had holes from the cut file printed on the decals, allowing for perfect alignment without ever touching a ruler.
@ I use illustrator. Anything to create vector graphics should work, outputting an .eps or .pdf (again vector). Something like photoshop isn’t ideal for this.
It’s in PDF, drawn in Illustrator because that’s easy and convenient for me, and a chart in excel. These documents will be made public, for reference only, at the same time the “behind the scenes” look at wiring your own panel is presented.
Maybe some shots had a slower shutter. I think that might be what it is. Especially if you’re talking about the front half of the video-I think I see what you’re talking about. 😕
Soon, I will do a full rundown of the costs, benefits, and drawbacks of wiring your own panel-a full transparency postmortem on what I learned and what I paid to do it my way.
A list of your suppliers would be good too. Obviously stein and b&c but where else did you find useful? Those dry transfers are amazing. Better then most production jets.
Really excited to see that part. As a mechanic, I always feel like I have to do everything myself because I’m capable and it’s usually a significant savings. Occasionally time saved outweighs cost. Curious to see if the cost justifies the extra effort vs a prefab drop in from Stein. Great video as usual.
All your planning , hard work and sweat has resulted in your beautiful panel. Congratulations!
Thank you! It’s coming together! Now if I could just quit spending all my time sitting in it pretending to fly and start building!!
Panel came out outstanding 👏. Congratulations 🎊, keep moving forward your aircraft is looking outstanding. Great job brother. 👏
Thank you for the compliments! Fantastic!
Outstanding! And the shoot at the "engine start" button. I believe that we all could hear the voice in our heads "clear prop!". 😊
Can't wait to see you take that beauty to the sky! 😀
Man, can’t wait to hit that button and hear more than just a “click”!
Thank you for another great video, Ryan. I love seeing the incremental progress of your build. It’s inspiring to watch.
Awesome to hear! Love sharing and hearing feedback!
There is literally nothing more gratifying than seeing something come together for the first time and exceeding your expectations! I know exactly how that felt and I’m stoked for you! It looks amazing.
Also happy that I’m not the only one building things on a harbor freight moving blanket… well, mine is from harbor freight anyway.
Amazon! I keep buying packs of 6. They’re everywhere now.
Thanks for the compliments! Very happy with this now.
You’re a building machine, Ryan! I’m always amazed at how much progress you make with each video. I’m currently finishing up my fuel tanks and anxious about the upcoming test! Can’t wait to hear your complete rundown on cost/complexity/etc of doing the wiring yourself. It’ll definitely guide my decision when the time comes!
I probably spend too much time in the garage. A few have suggested that… 🧐
Keep updated on the tanks. That was an interesting and anxiety inducing section of the build for sure.
I subscribe to your channel as a form of lack of building guilt to get me motivated and back into the garage. You’ve got some serious work effort going on! Love the channel
I’ll again extend my offer to browbeat and threaten you into building if that’ll help. Others have yet to take the offer, but it stands nonetheless.
Glad you’re on board, and thanks for the feedback!
Gorgeous work. The amount of effort you put into the production of these videos is awesome.
Thank you!! This one, in particular, turned out well!
Panel looks just great! Congratulations on this milestone done
Thank you!! Another check mark on the list!
Ryan... The panel looks amazing... I do like the "Mag Guards"... They do look really nice and simple.
Thank you! Trying to keep as much clutter off the panel as possible. The mag guards felt like a necessity. Gotta keep that thing out front turning!
Outstanding work on the plane and the videos!!!
Thank you so much!!
That looks fantastic Ryan.
Thank you so much!!!
Hello Ryan, when you can share the wiring diagram information for the avionics.? is looking amazing, good job.
Awesome, thank you! I'm currently working on a much requested video detailing the "back end" of how this panel came together. The nuts and bolts of it all--figuratively. As we've all seen the literal nuts and bolts by now. Anyway. I'll have the files available for download when that episode is released. My hope is next weekend!
Awesome and congratulations.
Thank you!!
@@RyanFlysPDX, Love to hear about your decision about labeling. Looks like some sort of dry transfer process used. Happy with it? Did you clear coat afterwards? Looks beautiful.
@ I love the dry transfers. A little more expensive than I expected, but wonderful quality and really allowed me full control of design and installation.
They’re sitting under a couple coats of satin lacquer. The result is tough but looks fantastic.
@ , I wish I could offer you tips/tricks/experience but alas, I’m always 1 1/2 steps behind and moving along at a slothy pace.
Well done Ryan!
Thank you much!!
Congrats, man, it looks awesome!
Thank you!!
So awesome! Thanks for the motivation to get back at it - should finish up my tail kit today!
Motivation is great. Or I could come in with some threats if that helps as well?
@@cbkillion finish your tail kit
.. or else...!!!!
@@cbkillion what are you building.. and are you filming it to?
Pannel looks sexy. Great job, brother.
Thank you, man!!
Ryan, great videos and super mice panel. I just picked up my Advanced Flight Systems panel for my RV7 Tip-up. The panel markings are engraved but I may need to add some markings. Where did you order your panel decals?
Thank you!
Dry transfers are from Color Vu. They do a great job.
The panel looks great! The "Built By" is a nice touch as well. A little embarrassing, but it took me a half moment to remember your last name isn't "Flys" lol. I didn't think of using decals for labeling the panel. I think it would be more cost effective than engraving. Plus, easier to update/refresh in the future.
The "Built By" was a bit of risk, but in the end I liked it. The dry transfers are great--awesome detail, allows for great customization. They are cleared in behind a coat (or three) of satin lacquer for protection, but you may be able to sand down, adjust, and recoat. Certainly easier than you could engraved or etched details.
Thanks for the kind words!
Will the dry decals long long or they will need to be reapplied after a few years of use?
Looks great Ryan. Where did you get the dry transfer printed? Did you design it yourself or did the company have a preset lettering that worked?
Thanks!
Transfers came from Color Vu. Great to work with. I did the design. This allowed me to utilize items from the cut file for alignment. You’ll see where I had holes from the cut file printed on the decals, allowing for perfect alignment without ever touching a ruler.
I will definitely check them out . I’ll need decals soon. Good idea, thanks Ryan.
@@RyanFlysPDX oh and which software did you use or would recommend I use to draw the lettering design?
@ I use illustrator. Anything to create vector graphics should work, outputting an .eps or .pdf (again vector). Something like photoshop isn’t ideal for this.
Hey Ryan - what software are you using to document your wiring?
It’s in PDF, drawn in Illustrator because that’s easy and convenient for me, and a chart in excel.
These documents will be made public, for reference only, at the same time the “behind the scenes” look at wiring your own panel is presented.
I can't tell if it's my eyes or if something is different.. is there something wonky with the camera settings... or is it just me ?
Thank god, I thought I was losing it 😂
Some shots might have been a bit out of focus, but for the most part same equipment. Maybe your quality is being affected from a slower connection?
Maybe some shots had a slower shutter. I think that might be what it is. Especially if you’re talking about the front half of the video-I think I see what you’re talking about. 😕
@@RyanFlysPDX ya... first 10 mins.. and then it goes to normal.
@RyanFlysPDX because of my bad eyes... it was tripy to watch. Lol. Looks like it was filmed in slow motion and sped up for the video.. lol.
😂