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MS-26 building time


Building time varies based on your skill level. The MS-26 features simple structures and does not require any special skills..

First 26's were made in something like 2300 hours. Later builders have reported building time of 1700 hours.

Breakdown on construction hours for prototype

Wooden structure 885 h  
Assembly 526 h
Metal parts 363 h
Painting 213 h
Jigs and moulds 173 h
Glass fibre parts 123 h

Some hint of construction is given in this photo story of building first Pik-26. PDF


Costs

Cost varies.

Breakdown of cost's given by one builder:

Engine 3650 €  
Hardware 3000 €
Instruments, radio  2600 €
Unlisted 1800 €
Plywood 1700 €
Tools 1500 €
Paints etc 800 €
Subcontracted 800 €
Propeller 600 €
Epoxy glue 350€
Spruce, abachi 200€