ORIGINAL: Nebbie
I have heard pros/cons for both methods. I am not at that point that I need to decide.
I really wish Ken had finished his build thread.
Ken has been harassed whenever possible for NOTfinishing his thread.
Yea, it's easier to cover the stab and fin before assembling. Ilike to pre-assemble EVERYTHING before covering. Install the engine, servos, fuel tank, everthing. Set all of the servo throws with the radio. Lateral balance the plane so that you can add lead to the light wing tip before covering. If you need to reengineer anything NOPROBLEM - no covering to get in the way.
pic 1/4 - pre-assembly pictures - everything is ready to fly except -doh - for the covering - the plane has been tech'd by local experts to make sure that everything looks good. 2nd pair of experienced eyes are critical. If something needs to be reengineered - no problem.