I recognize many advantages that new technoloy has brought into our hobby but I must say that old technology as illustrated in your pictures is as good these days as it was in "The Good Old Times".

We often built having a much lower "mass (weight) to size ratio" and with good practice in the "art of gluing" we were not concerned with crashes that rarely needed much repair. Light weight and slower flyng speeds wereto our advantage.

A 6 feet wingspan model of about two (2) to three (3) lbs and covered with old lady's silk stockings and dope would come out of a crash barely damaged. It was like dropping a pillow to the sidewalk from a third floor balcony and see if the material needed some sewing .

I will avoid bringing up some of the old techniques as I think you will be doing a fine job in your build log.

Anticipating your future postings.

Zor