RE: Sterling, Stinson Reliant
Well, I'm not an expert, but I've flown my Grandfather's Sterling Stinson for a good number of flights. First off, it's an SR-7 and not SR-9. The wing is a pain in the hinderquarters to build, but worth every minute. The struts are worth doing. You will want to reinforce the farings though. The fuse can be lightened and strengthened considerably by building it like a normal kit.
I hope this helps!
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