Recently, I drove up to Arkansas to work with two welders to make a Legal Eagle fuselage. I spent more than a week with them to guide them. They have been building racing car frames for many years. Racing car frames demand precise work.
Farrel and Tad Fike are a father-son team who work together very well and turn out accurate racing car frames in just a few days. Their shop is Fike Fab, LLC, and it is in Rosie, Arkansas, a very small town.
They estimate to turn out a Legal Eagle LX welded fuselage in a week. They are used to doing very accurate work, their experience in making racing car frames is ideal for welding fuselages.
When I was with them, with my guidance, they welded a fuselage that I approved. They were very busy days for me as I had to check on every piece welded. They did an excellent job completing the fuselage, including the landing gear. The landing gear accommodates Black Max Wheels.
The Legal Eagle welded fuselage will be presented as “ready to paint.” There will be choices for primer or powder coating that you can add to your order.
The fuselage that we made during my time with them is now for sale. Who will be the builder to get this first fuselage?
- Fuselage landing gear included
- Legal Eagle XL fuselage material and Labor = $4,999.00
- Primed fuselages add $ 100.00
- Powder coating adds $400.00 color choices available
- Plus, shipping is to be determined
Fike Fab, LLC
50 Spring Ln.
Rosie, AR 72571
Farrel Fike
(Father) 870-612-2344
Tad Fike
(Son) 870-834-3931