Well I can tell you how my build of the C50 as gone for a start.

The kit came in perfect condition and everything was there as prescribed except for the throttle run and maybe one or two sheets of balsa but this wasn't a major problem, the balsa which was selected was of the right grade which was nice but it was interesting to see that one of the sheets had cros grain! (speckled finish), which added a bit of extra strength to one wing while sheeting

The build couldnt have been easier for a divot (cheers for that Phil [&:]) like me, as long as you read the instructions twice and look at the plans (which of course I didn't). The fuz was pretty much self jigging as part of it was built in my hand with a bent table and it still came out straight.

The wing was simular but there were less interlocking parts than the fuz which was expected, I don't think there will be CNC sheeting with tabs yet

After weighing the board and crap down with tons of bricks the jigs were pinned down and the wing pinned down through the jigs which meant it was almost impossible for the wing to move which it didn't and thankfully I have a straight wing, the building of the wing was straightforward as well. Just snap your centre ribs through the main brace and stick all the other ribs on 1/4 hard balsa, then sheet, web, sheet, cap, swear etc. Alierons were built up as well and I made a stupid mistake when I glued the alieron horn plate in the wrong position which resulted in a messy surgery. [X(]

I had a little bit of trouble with the tail surfaces mainly beause it was a bit tricky to get the angles right (in both directions), most of my cuts came out ok and I did cheat and use specks of filler but needless to say its a pretty stiff thing when finished.

I chose Proflim for my covering and now I will never use solarflim again! My covering job was a bit crap in places, which is part to the fact this being my first kit (therefore less than perfect building and joints), part to the iron (a bog standard clothes iron no proper model iron) and part to the fact I havn't done much covering except repairs.

The model feels light though after using almost 4 bottles of cyano ([sm=drowning.gif] !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) I can't think it will be at 5Lbs but will be pleasanlty suprised if it does, which if it does will show that this design, building wise, is better than I thought it to be.

Which is already, pretty damn good.