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Old 07-28-2008 | 09:45 AM
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Default RE: 1st Kit.....Sig Somethin Extra?

It builds almost a 4* , actaully some parts are easier to build.
Just becareful when sheeting the wing. Sheeting the wing is relatively easy. Just wet the balsa a little.
Making sure the you don't wrap the wing like it's not suppost to is the trick.

Becareful when handling the fuselage. The fuselage is made out of balsa..That's why it's light.
Mainly the rear section becuase of the lighten holes. It'll split becuase of the wood grian.
Once you glue the formers on...it'll prevent the spliting...But you'll crack it while trying to glue formers .lol

I build on glass. it's the flatest surface I know. Tape the planes under the opposite side.
I tack the ends of the spar to the glass and also tack rib tabs to the glass.

The way I build mind it'll cost almost the same. I just get to sheet the deck, extend the rudder. Do some beefing
up where i deem necessary for my landing style
Install taller gear to compensate for the 12" prop I'm going to slap on thar.