Superdav yes mine was close to 7" but with a little sanding it was fine the wing halves still mated perfectly. I have a question for you guys on the rudder and elevator servos. Are they both supposed to be mounted with the servo arm closer to the tail. I can't tell from the pictures in the instructions but the rudder servo looks like it is suppose to mount with the arm closer to the nose. Also one of the push rods is longer so that seems to confirm this. PLease let me know.