Hi all,

Thanks for looking. I inherited this 38 year old kit from my brother, and it looks to be in good shape, except that the tail was broken off. It is a SIG Super Chipmunk control line, and I have attached a photo of the damage.

Is there a way to repair this?

Thanks again,

Paul

Do you have the piece that broke off? If so fit it and soak with thin CA. If not, just construct a small tail piece similar to the way the fuse is built and scarf it on.

Bob

Hi Sensei,

Unfortunately, I dont have the tail piece. It seems to be lost in the decades (but its amazing that this plane kit lasted that long!). I think, if I read you correctly, that I need to go get some balsa, cut to plans, and gusset it on with strips of balsa on the inside.... correct?

Thanks,

Paul

Do you have the plan?

Some tips about balsa construction and repair can be found here:

http://www.airfieldmodels.com/site_map.htm