When I build the main tool is a band saw, and sanding block. Otherwise it is like any other repair you have done in the past. Oh yeah you will need a decent space to lay things out in order to glue them togeather, just like when you build from a kit.

When you take your labor of love to the field and it flies better than anything you ever bought... you will also need a bigger hat, cause your head will grow about 3 sizes.

Try it you will like it. I did.