That list is pretty doggone close to what I did this time last year when I reentered the hobby. The GP Slot Machine was worth it if only because it beats the snot out of cutting slots with an exact knife. They're not necessarily better;....its just NEAT!

I bought the dang plan protector stuff myself thinking it was going to be more like laminating your plans. It disgusts me now since the wax paper I always used before was just as good. I bought a 1oz bottle and 2oz bottle of thin CA and a 1/2 oz bottle of medium CA. Used most of the medium CA reinforcing a flight box I built and the rest on my first ARF. Two ARFs and one kit later I still have over half of the 1oz bottle of thin CA and have no idea when I'll get to the 2oz bottle. Those little applicator tips permit such precise placement of the glue it just seems to last forever. The CA hinging uses more up than the rest of the plane!

The socket-head servo screws from RTL are worth getting. (I need some more) And a good set of DuraTrax ball drivers has been a lifesaver. I have a drawer full of servos and engines that I picked up over the last year. I've saved so much money on deals I'm almost broke.

I want a man cave like Stang has!

Good thread,

Clay