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One of the most noticeable and common helicopter types now comes in a kid friendly wood plan. The classic Huey helicopter has just landed in your backyard and waiting for which ever kid that gets to it first to have a blast. Similar to it's big brother, the Apace Helicopter playhouse, this 6x18 playset design is slightly less large and complicated without sacrificing it's cool look.
Packed with many life-like details and step-by-step instructions, this Huey playset plan will be fun for both the adult and kid alike.
Features:
- 52 ft² in usable play space
- 5' walls
- Details include main and tail rotor, rudder, exposed cylindrical engine, landing gear and lots of interior space
- Designed for children aged 2-8
- 51 page, step by step PDF plan
Plan Category:
Dimensions:
- 6' Wide
- 21' Deep
- 6' 8" Tall
Framing Details:
- Joists: 2x6 - 16" O.C.
- Walls: 2x4 - 16" O.C.
- Rafters: 2x4 - 16" O.C.
Roofing Details:
- 20 ft² of total roof coverage. Typically, 10% should be added to the roofing material order to account for waste and overlap.
Lumber List:
Make sure to ask about and take advantage of any volume discount from your local lumber yard!
Decking:
(3) 5/4x6x8'
(11) 5/4x6x12'
Framing:
(16) 2” x 4” x 8'
(13) 2” x 4” x 10'
(7) 2” x 4” x 12'
(4) 2” x 6” x 8'
(2) 2” x 6” x 12'
(5) 4” x 4” x 8'
(1) 4” x 4” x 12'
(1) 4” x 4” x 16'
Plywood:
(8) 4' x 8' x 1/2” Plywood
Hardware List:
- (10 lbs) GRK 3” R4 Screws
- (10 lbs) GRK 2.5” R4 Screws
- (Optional) GRK 4” RSS Screws
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