Hi David,

First let me explain that this is only my 3rd kit build, and therefore I'm not sure how qualified I am to answer your build questions. I'm sure there are many others on this forum which are more experienced at this and would be more than willing to assist. I'm kind of learning as I go, but so far my kits seem to turn out fine.
The Skybolt is much more intense (ie more shaving, sanding, bending) than my trainer, or the Texan I built. As for the sheeting, most is only 1/16th balsa, which bends pretty easy on it's own, but I do dampen the outside surface a few minutes before trying to bend around any kind of curved surface. There are a few places on the Skybolt which have thicker (3/16" I believe) sheets to bend into place. The belly section under the nose comes to mind! I soaked this heavily for about 10 mins before bending and then clamping in place while the glue dries. I have been using med. CA, but can see where a slower curing glue might give you the advantage of lining things up a bit before instantly sticking. I think a wood glue like tightbond might be easier especially on the wing sheeting since it is critical that it be flat when sheeting the wing. Thick CA also bonds a bit slower and might give you a few extra seconds to get things right.

Hope this helps. Which kit are you about to "embark" on?

I have almost as much fun building them as I do "trying" to fly them.

-Fitz.