For $33 bucks you can get a new fuselage.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...MA1220&P=Z</p>
I've had a couple of the Big Sticks and like them. I glue a piece of Dave Brown carbon fibre between the root ribs at the tab when assembling the wing halves. Mine as yet to break.</p>
Having the ability to buy just the parts you need instead of a new kit is a BIG PLUS in my book.</p>