Ok I guess that I am getting to be a old timer at this stuff 48 yrs flying and building ,Gawd where did the time go .oh well we had fun and still do.
I see some things that sort of bothers me here,(If a person can read they can build, is one) . You guys know for a fact that a kit no matter who's it is won't give you all the necessary knowledge to make a model like it is on the box cover .That takes time and practice,plus several learned techniques we have all picked up over the years .Some help from a knowledgeable builder can save the day at times when a new builder gets into a rut.
I can remember a red box TF kit ,you had best know what you were doing ,because if you didn't most chances was, it didn't get finished and if it did ,it may resemble a boat.
I agree the instructs are far better than what they once was .And with laser cutting now days no more crunched wood .
Being a craftsmen all my adult life has helped me with the building over the years ,but there are people that just can't understand it ,not saying there slow or anything they just don't have any mechanical aptitude what so ever.
But on the other hand the same people can fly the pants off allot of the club members.
As far as helping others ,thats just part of my makeup and always will be .Whether its building ,covering, engine tuning or whatever might come up.