Hi Jtisch,
In the description I should have said "reed". It isn't bamboo. I'd like to see your method if you have a pic.

Abu,
Thanks for looking in. I've been enjoying your Snipe build. When you begin looking for another project the N11 might be picked up in the resale market reasonably and the box is small enough to ship to Japan. Also, if you're tight on space like me the 1/5 scale 63" span is much easier than the 1/4 scale planes. I plan to use the cylinders from the 1/6 Williams LeRhone with a scratch 1/5 scale crankcase.