RE: Big Stick wingtips
The wing tips on these Stik are just there for the looks - to make it befitting the "Ugly Stik" heritage. On my Stiks, I have even chopped off perfectly good built-up wingtips that were nicely monocote covered. If yours are the plastic glued on type, just rip them off and Monocote the end ribs. Your Stik will probably fly better and roll faster without them.
Unless of course, for some reason you really want to stay true to the authentic Stik looks.