Once all the parts are labeled I like to separate them into the major assemblies (i.e. Wing, fuselage, tail, etc...). As you can see from the picture I use large zip lock bags to store the parts in. First separate all the die-cut parts from the sheets. Be really careful when you do this because sometimes the dies might not cut completely through the wood. First try to to slowly work the part back and forth to separate it from the sheet. If it still won't come out, use an X-acto knife to cut it out, and on the laser cut parts use your knife to cut the small “tabs” holding them in.

As I remove all the parts I will stack all them together until I am done removing them. Once I have them all out I will then separate them into groups. This on one thing that I like to do on every kit, and it's a good point to remember. DO NOT GO ANY FURTHER UNTIL YOU KNOW WERE EVERY PIECE GOES. This goes right along with the same reasoning as reading the instructions above. If you know where all the pieces go then you won't have any surprises when you start to build. Also, as I find where a part goes I get a better understanding on how to build each step.

Pictures
1. Gently push parts out of tree.
2. Work part back and forth to remove.
3. Cutting parts out if they can't be pushed out.
4. Cut tabs of laser cut parts to remove.
5. All ribs removed, sorted, and stacked together
6. Wing sheeting stacked together.
7. Fuselage parts
8. Hardware parts layed out to inventory
9. All parts needed for wing gathered together.
10. All parts for major assemblies bagged and labled.


Until next time

Ken