RD,

I found that I was missing a lot of parts in my kit. If you haven't done it already do an inventory and compare it to the list on page 1 of the manual. This doesn't cover the sticks and some miscellaneous parts so you may want to make a list of what you do have. You may not know what is missing until you need it. To BUSA's credit all the missing parts were quickly replaced.
I agree with Amp Ace you will need the tip bows right away if you start on the wings. The die cut (crushed) parts are not the greatest so be careful in removing them.

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