Well, that was a landslide. So, the Toublemaker it is.

As for the quality question, I have not really dug into the box that deeply. What I have pulled out is nicely done, with nice clean CNC router cutting and everything nicely packaged. It is a short kit, so there isn't that much there, with no sheeting or stick stock included. I chose the taildragger option for both planes (boo, hiss, I know) and the formed aluminum gear might be a touch light, but it isn't terrible. Keep in mind both of these planes are really just big 45 sized models, not 60 sized. The Troublemaker is 57" span and 570sqin, and it should build well under 6lb (I am aiming for 5.5lb) with the ST51 I am using for power. The plans are nicely drawn, with building instructions and notes on them (no instruction manual that I have seen yet) and numerous isometric views showing assembly details and how it all fits together. Should be no problem building from them without a manual.

I will try to get out to the garage this weekend and get some pictures of the kits and plans.


Mark