A few things I would like to point out:
For the fighter plane: The new fighter plane does fit the light board. I had to rivet mine out VERY carefully. I will drill the holes necessary for the light board. I will also include the necesary hardware for mounting. I could also possibly rivet it in place. Because these light boards are pretty much sold out eveywhere, You would have to drill it out yourself. I really don’t want the responsibility of drilling it out and possibly cracking or breaking it. Once drilled out, it’s a breeze to transfer to the new plane. The Cost for this plane is 10 bucks plus shipping.
For the bi-plane: Price for a new plane at Marco is 35.99. I also need the mounting bracket in order for me to fit the motor and wires around it. The bracket costs 5.00. Shipping at Marco is usually around 7 bucks?
My labor, parts and painting costs: I will supply the motors, propellers, paint and letter decals for the bi-plane as well as landing gear (if desired) and wires connecting top and bottom wings for the bi-plane I will also include everything for the fighter plane.
Labor includes: modifying/gutting the fighter plane to fit the motor, wires and bracket. This also includes hand painting, and assembly. Gutting the wings to fit the light board on the fighter plane. This also includes fitting the motor, soldering the wires, and assembling and painting the propeller on each plane. Adding alligator clips if desired is also included. My cost per plane for labor and parts is 50 bucks per plane. I really think that is a very fair price for labor and parts and hours required for each plane.
So for a fighter plane the costs would be: 50 bucks for labor and parts plus 10 bucks for the plane plus shipping which I’ll figure out a bit later. Shipping in the USA usually runs no more then 10 bucks depending on the box. Shipping to Canada I will also have to figure out later.
For the bi-plane: The costs would be 50 bucks for labor and parts. 36 for the plane if you want a new one. 5 for the mounting bracket. Plus shipping.
As you all know, I’m currently restoring my IJ so I’ll be working on that and on the planes at the same time. This is why I’m not asking for money upfront. I don’t want to be pressured.
Pinsiders who PMed me, Please let me know if you still want to do this