Let the pain of the moment pass. Then get the plans and pieces out. Find out what you need to repair or replace and fix it. Don't let the darn thing beat you. It's you and the SE. Wade into it and don't let it come out the winner!

Enough of the pep talk. Seriously you built the first one. You can sure repair it. This is a nice plane. You deserve to fly it. It will also score brownie points with the Missus. She will feel better that you cared for the gift enough to repair it. Lots of luck.

Mark Shuman