Some kits do indicate what else is needed on teh box, but most do not. But you will usually find a list of additional items in the manual. When purchasing a kit, always expect a second trip to the hobby shop!

You'll also find the additional items indentified on the plans. Plans are alwasy included, as well as an instruction booklet. Again, some of these are better than others!

Some kits are more complete than others. It's pretty much a given that all kits will erquire wheel, spinner, and tank. Covering is always up to teh builder, because of trim scheme, and perferred materials.

Engine and radio are never supplied. Nor building material. Although some kits do include some 'building jigs'

'Builders kits' usually leave alot of stuff out, like push rods, hinges, some screws, etc.. It's up to the builder to pick them up, or use what ever stock he's amassed over the years!

'Long kits' are kits designed for the experineced builder, one who knows how to put one together. These usually include all the 'custome cut' pieces (tribs, forbers, etc..), and most 'stick' woods. instructions, and plans are usually bought form the designer (Nick Ziroli, Palmer Plans, Wendle Holstetler (?sp)

'Short kits' are usually just the 'custom cut pieces' witheh buidler supplying everything else.

Then there's scratch buidling!!!