Finally finished except for the detail work, I need bigger tires, spinner and batteries. This was built in my spare time, I no longer spend 10 hours a day out in the shop. Last time I built this plane it took me about 6 weeks. Total cost for an 80 inch Sukhoi 29 1/4 scale, right about $200.00. It pays to build from plans!! Weight of the plane was 6 pounds, then it went to 7 after glassing then up to 8 with the paint. Plans are an open bay wing, I sheeted the complete plane. The plane was designed for a 1.20 four stroke glow engine. I did some design work on the plans and went with a Brison 2.4 40cc gasser. It can be built cheaper if you just build as drawn.
A kit today for a little 60 size plane is $200.00+ so buying plans and cutting your own kit makes a lot of sense.
WHERE HAVE ALL THE KITS GONE???? They are as close to you as any plans service.
Gene