Ok, from the answers I've seen on here I guess there is enough interest for me to do a build thread. Here is the situation right now. I don't really want to go into a lot of details about who the plane will be for, but I have recommended a Sig LT-40 for a trainer. I haven't heard back yet if that's what he will get, but I'm pretty sure it will so that is what I am planning on. I recommended it because it's a very good flying trainer and the kit itself is VERY complete since it comes with all the hardware needed to build it. It will probably be at least a week or two before I have the kit here, so I won't be able to start it right away.

My plans for the build thread will be to try and document every step in a kit build, starting with opening the box and doing an inventory of the kit all the way through the trim flight. I will be taking numerous pictures along the way, so I should be able to flood you all with them. I'll try to explain every step in the build, and hopefully clarify any mysteries that some of you may have. If there is anything special that any of you would like to see please PM me now and I'll make plans to try and address your question. I'll also explain any extra steps that I take that aren't in the instructions, and will tell you why I do some things differently.

I will say this much right now, I don't use a building board where you pin everything down. I have a magnetic building board that I have built and I use exclusively. It's only about 100 times better than using pins to build the model. If anybody is interested you can find the instructions for building one here [link=http://www.airfieldmodels.com/information_source/how_to_articles_for_model_builders/tools/magnetic_building_board/index.htm]Airfield Models, Magnetic Building System[/link] . If you plan on building more than a couple of planes in your life putting together this building system is well worth the effort and money. But using the magnetic system shouldn't make a huge difference in the build thread. If there are any major differences in the way anything is done then I will try to point them out at the time.

My other difference is that I don't use CA for building. I use Elmer's Carpenter's Glue for my builds. But the difference in glue should make much of a difference in the thread.

Ok, I think that about covers it for tonight. When the time comes for the build to start I will make sure that it's posted up in the forum for all to see. I want to thank all of you that let me know you'd like to see the build thread. I'll try to keep it interesting for you all.

As I said above, if you have any ideas or questions for the build please PM me or post it here in this thread.

Ken