ORIGINAL: csbabich
I haven't decided if I'm going to paint or use a plastic covering. I'd like to try the plastic, since I've never done that before, and I really don't have a proper place to paint.
I'm not concerned about the integrity of the joint, but I do want it to match as close to perfectly as I can get it. Not only do I want this airplane to teach me to fly, I also want it to teach me to build correctly and precisely.
I really admire the guys on here who post pictures that show excellent craftsmanship, and I want to emulate that.
I applaud your effort to build a kit in this day of ARF. The Kadet is very lightly loaded....don't fret the wing joint. A thin paste of epoxy with microballoons works fine. Don't worry about epoxy squeeze-out. Just leave the wing alone to cure
For panel precision one to the other, you could build a simple jig from MDF. Two 2' pieces hinged in the middle will serve you fine. Establish the dihedral required and set you wing panels in there