Thanks Brian and Dave. I agree, a jig would be a great if not a logical way to go. I just talked with Don (Eureka) and he gave me some more info on exactly just what is included and not included in a "short kit". His explanation made sense. Just include the items that are usually cut with a CNC or laser and buy your straight pieces of sheets, sticks, tri-stock, etc. at your LHS. I am getting a better feel for the "go-together" of the Curare now that I have the parts punched out and labeled. I just need to have a plan on how to start. Would you guys suggest that I cut the foam wing and stab and get those shaped, joined and sheeted prior to starting the fuse? That is usually the way I do a kit. Being a pattern plane I am also going to install air retracts (Robart). Cleaner looks and better flying. One thing I would like to modify is to have separate servos for the ailerons. I like to be able to tweek each one individually. I can't see how that would be a problem. The plans also show the retract servo mounted in the wing along with the flap servo. So, one less servo at that portion of the wing would keep that joint much stronger, I believe.
Well, gents, that is about it for now. Please feel free to chime in, Oh, Dave...where do I find the thread for your Blue Angel?