RE: iam looking fora shoestring parts
You didn't specify what make it is nor what parts you need? If its a Great Planes kit then here:
[link]http://www.greatplanes.com/parts/xra1325.html[/link]
,you do know that its a discontinued model. If thats not of any help I've had great luck with Ebay and Craigslist. I hope this is of some help and good luck in your hunt.