Hello, Here are a few things that will put you on the right track. They don't cost that much.... and are really worth the money. These CA applicators will last a long time. When the end gets messed up, I grip it with my needle nose pliers, stretch the plastic end and it will taper out and get skinny... then just cut of the scrap. (DO THIS WHEN NEW TOO!! You adjust the size of the opening this way). Notice in the photo I have a piece of 2x4 with holes in it to store the CA in applicators. I have one marked thin and the other medium. The other hint is get a razor saw set.....especially for cutting across the grain. Home depot also has reasonable prices on straightedges too. I also apply a thin layer of cork the the back side to protect finish and balsa. Other necessary building aids are clamps.... LOTS of them!

Here I have several kinds. Sand bags made of zip-lock sandwich bags are also VERY helpful at times.
Double bag the sand!!
Good choice on airplane.... good luck.........lownslo
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http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXB970&P=0 CA Applicators
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXLJ20&P=ML Razor Saw Set