I have a stinger 10 that I flew for years and finally I have retired it. I bought the kit and built in in no time flat. There really are no shortcuts b/c the wood on the fues. is in box form and the wings of course are sheeted styrofoam. There are a few modifications you might need to make depending on the motor. If your going with a .20 or less then just go by the plans but if you decide to go with a .25 or a .36 (like me) then there are a few modifications that have to be made...one is bracing the tail better than the instructions call for and the other is insert a carbon shaft through the center of the wing. This is a great flying little jewel, with a .25 or better it will scream and come in super hot on landings. If you do what the plans call for then it will be gental.