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Old 12-08-2011 | 06:06 PM
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gcb
 
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Default RE: Brodak Basic Trainer


ORIGINAL: cheezer1222
Yeah, I used thick CA and plenty of it. That wing isn't coming out without taking half the fuse with it. It's no biggie, I'll do like you said and sand it to the right shape. Luckily this kit was pretty cheap, so I won't be too heart-broken if it doesn't look or perform exactly how I want.
There is a debonder (nitro methane) for CA but it may require more effort than you are willing to spend on it.

That seems to be my only issue with this little kit. The plans are nice, but the instructions just seem to be an afterthought. For example, no where in the instructions does it even mention using the airfoil templates. Putting this together isn't rocket science, but for a trainer (possibly somebody's first plane ever), I would concentrate on leaving out no minute detail when telling them how to put together their new plane.
You might want to list all the things you found confusing and contact Brodak with that information. It's hard to envision ALL of the problems someone might encounter.

When I built mine to teach some kids to fly, I had many years of experience and encountered no problems.

I'll probably just buy the fuel tank and put it on there. I would imagine it'll be the easier route to go.
It is the easiest way, but if you decide to go with the external tank, one is suggested on the Brodak site.

George