Originally Posted by
DGrant
I like it. I've always said if a prospective builder builds a kit or 2 from each manufacturer (IE Sig, TopFlite, GreatPlanes, Midwest, Goldberg, and a few more)... they will come away with so many techniques that will carry them through the hobby. Each kit and manual will have tips and techniques that are unique, and put them all together and you can build anything with confidence.
Good advice.
Some manufacturers utilize different building techniques in different models. For instance Sig's LT-40 will build quite differently than Sig's 1/4 Cub and their Spacewalkers.
The LT uses jig lock construction. The Cub and Spacewalkers are a little more complicated, using a lot of sticks, and therefore a lot of measuring and cutting.
The OP will not see much difference in construction methods, between the Sig 1/5 Cub and the LT-40.
The pics are my Spacewalker's fuselage.