Bigedmustafa et al,

In my opinion, kit manufacturers like Guillows, Sterling and Comet have probably driven as many people AWAY from this hobby as they have attracted people to it. Yes, you can learn a lot from building such kits, but poor quality is still poor quality and poor quality is what you get in most of the aforementioned manufacturer's kits.

If you want a good stick & tissue kit, get one of the old-timer kits from Spirit of Yesteryear. They're laser cut, good quality wood, and fly beautifully with a speed 400 motor. Yes, they cost a bit more, but your chances of success with one of these kits is MUCH greater than with a Guillows.

papermache