The manual in this kit is very comprehensive. It covers everything from selecting radio equipment, field equipment, how to read the plan, a primer on adhesives and gluing techniques, pinning
techniques and trimming and flying complete with diagrams. Simple jigs are included (to be built by the modeler with included parts) for getting the V shapes in elevators, and ailerons. There are even clamps die cut in the scrap ply if you wish to use them. The manual has comprehensive pictures with each step. It's 60 pages for a basic trainer build! They don't make manuals like this anymore. []

I thought I would start with the wing because I usually never do as I don't like building them.
The wing allows for 3 versions. A 3 channel (non-aileron) large dihedral version, a 4 channel less dihedral version and another 4 channel almost no dihedral version for "increased stunting ability". Each has its own corresponding dihedral gauge. I am building the last version as I hipe this will be a nice fun fly plane.

The Trailing edge is notched balsa to accept the rib, there are two spars of 1/4 x /1/4 bass and the leading edge is hardwood dowel with the fronts of the ribs scalloped to accept the dowel. It's very straightforward construction and the instructions are very clear on how to proceed. Something I learned long ago was to verify the sheer webs (balsa rectangles between the ribs that attach to spar) were square and of proper size per plan. I use these to verify the rib is perpendicular to my board and to assist in rib spacing by checking rib locations against the plan. I found if you assemble all the ribs and then install the shear webs you end up having to modify every web to make it fit since ribs will not be perpendicualr or spaced exactly. Saves a lot of time.

The plans show a double rib on the wing tip to prevent it from bowing inward when you apply covering. I chose to go with a single rib as I plan to use balsa tip blocks instead of the more flimsy plastic wing tips which would have required the double end rib.

I build with yellow wood glue and expoxy. Something new I tried was a tip I saw on one of the boards and that is to use syringes to apply the yellow wood glue and it worked great. I just use those that we get from the drugstore to give liquid medicines when the kids get sick. Makes it easy to control and apply nice clean fillets. You can buy better ones with all kinds of applicator tips online.

I sanded all ther ribs, shear webs, and laid the wing out. It was then I realized I didn't have any pins! [:@]. So I'll pick some up tomorrow.

Pics show progress so far. I'll try not to be so wordy going forward!