dmanson- If you look in my second pic from the left, you can see my building board hanging on the wall to the right of the bench. It is 1/2 of a bi-fold door with ceiling tile glued to the surface using 3M spray adhesive. I have built a Somethin Extra on it and it is as straight as an arrow. As far as bending the sheeting, yes, I use Amonia in a spray bottle to bend the stock without cracking it.

For today, I plan to read through the entire set of plans and to begin separating the balsa stock and hardware parts. I will inspect the included hardware and decide if I need to replace it, or will use what is provided. If it looks like I can start on the wing first, which I think I can, I will begin this weekend. I would really like to start the wing first because my funds are somewhat limited right now. The Saito is shown on different websites at $299.00 and I just don't want to spend the money right now. I know all I have to do is pick up the phone and get the engine, but I have ONE...count em ONE more semester of tuition to pay for my son. He graduates from college in May, and then my finances will be looking up. And...my wife and I are taking a long awaited vacation in early March and are saving for the trip. On this one I can't get away with buying too much before we go. (She is very understanding of my addiction to this hobby, but there are limits.)

Anyway, will post again after I have started and will include pics.

ADDITIONAL UPDATE: Just read through the instruction booklet and I can start the wings first. Will be picking up more T pins, Medium CA, single razor blades, #11 xacto blades, and some emory style sanding boards. Will begin Saturday morning. (Would have probably flown this weekend, but as luck would have it, the temperature will be better today and tomorrow....ugh am working!