I like to start out by first preparing the wings and stabs for installation. The stabs and wings come sheeted but you need to install the tube sockets and the LE balsa. No big deal. There are internal lite ply part ribs in the fuse and stabs. Mark the location so that you have a reference where to apply the epoxy to the stab tubes.

If you are using the PBG tube sockets, be careful. The OD of the sockets is smaller than the standard Gator sockets (CA models supplies there own version). I had to use 1.5oz doubled layered glass cloth to make up the diameter requirements. Make sure the glass cloth is sanded evenly all around as the final diameter needs to be concentric with the tube socket.

I have built four Eclipse kits. The wing diehedral has always been perfect. Yust to be safe, check it before you epoxy in the sockets.

After you epoxy in the sockets, it is best to glue on the LE balsa. Elmers white glue works best, because if any oozes out, it is easy to sand. Masking tape holds the LE snug until the glue dries. The cut out locations for servos, elevator and ailerons is drawn on the balsa sheeting. CA model makes this easy. This time they supplied balsa cap strips that are already sanded the the right bevel.

I plan on substituting 1/8" hard ply for my landing gear plates. I have had some hard landings and broke the lite ply plates.

Regards,

Steve