wulf and scott, thanks for the comments. yes, this does build lightly especially when i'm using mostly contest grade balsa
. after wrapping the TF Spit this model feels like a feather for what i have so far. it's also a fast builder, not the myriad of parts that TF uses in their kits. i believe most kit manufacturers design for liability not flying. i'm getting really hooked on BT's methods. i just wish he had some larger size plans. i want to start getting into the 80" ws models which will probably be my limit.
scott, the "ironed" glue method is pretty slick i think. sure, you have to wait about 30 minutes before actually gluing, but then you don't have to wait a couple of hours (or overnight) to wait for the aliphatic to dry normally and the sheeting doesn't pull up in places as it has on me in the past.