I posted a thread about a month ago asking for some recommendations for a Twin-Air 45. Based on the responses there are several of us watching this forum that are planning to build one this winter. My kit finally arrived and I started the build this weekend!

I wasn't sure what to expect when the kit arrived. I have never seen this plane, and I haven't seen any real detail on the build on the web. I figure others may be curious on how the Twin-Air goes together so I figured I'd post some pics as I go along. If you have built this plane before please provide any advice you may have!

I was looking for an easy-to-build, easy to fly twin engine plane that I could hang my two spare OS 46FX motors on. I based my selection wholly on the recommendations that I saw on many of the threads that have been posted here.

OK, so step 1- opening the box. The quality of the wood is top-notch, everything is laser-cut, and the plans are rolled. All good signs. The kit comes with a very small instruction book with few pictures. It more or less gives the order of the build, but much of the "how-to" detail is left to the builder. Not a problem for me (I hope) since I've built quite a few kits and this one looks pretty simple. But I could see this being a problem for some first-time builders.

The tailfeathers are built from lazer-cut 1/4" pieces that fit together like a puzzle. 1/4" sticks are run around the fin and the rudder to stiffen it up. The parts fit perfectly and it only takes a few minutes to complete it all. (I haven't added images since the big RCU merger, here goes my first try)