Actually the version I received and built is also primarily plywood for the wing. All the ribs and center structure is plywood, the LE and center section sheeting is balsa. You,ve voiced my feelings quite well, I just didn't want to go that far. Earlier in this thread jsilvers waded in and expressed displeasure with this kit. I traded correspondence with him yesterday and he calculates the framed weight without wheels,cowl is about 8.0 lbs as it sits, with a finished weight of 9.5 to 10 lbs. He also changed the engine from a 70 4s to a 91 4s. The 70 4s I used is not very old and was full out a 9800+ RPMs with a 13/6 prop to keep the plane aloft for 2 circuits. You're location is Surrey and I don't know if we've met , but your welcome to view the bird. Send me an email and we can make arrangements from there.

Mahalo
Daryl B.