ORIGINAL: RC-FIEND

I am not saying there are not ways to preserve the wood or balsa if you will , but my goodness a model that is 40 years plus, IMHO is just scraps.

Should you ever obtain one of these great old kits please send it to someone who will appreciate it.

I haven't even lived that long yet never mind building a model kit that was made before I was born and then putting a torque throwing engine on the nose and then taking off for a flight.

Hpefilly you will live much longer and attain wisdom along the way. Has it been done ? maybe but I would rather just buy a similar kit that was made in the year I am currently experiencing. has it been done ?

Of course. That is how the experienced modelers know there is no problem involved.

If you are willing to gain from the experience of others uou can do searches on these fora.(Try keywords such as anitque or vintage)

You will find many who recommend aganst building older kits, especially the classics, but this for preservation of collectables, not fear of some strange wood failure.

You should be able to find an older kit on an auction site. Try it for yourself. Then you wil not have to rely upon the experience of others, but you will also have a nice plane ihat is not a carbon copy of everything else on the field..Be daring! Try Silk and dope too.