Hey Guys I found my winter project a GP f4. The f4 has always been my favorite jet, This is the only way I can afford one. I'm not worried about my flying skills(I know I can fly it fine) but this will be my first kit. I dont want a fourstar because im past that level of plane plus I have a plane similar to it. I have repaired arfs successfully. I'm tired of cheesy arfs. Is there any tips on this plane you know of, any thing to watch out for. I'm planing to power it with a Super Tiger .90 because its the same weight and size as the 60-75 they recommend. Ill use air retracts. I'm thinking of covering it with solertex and painting it. What do you think.

thanks in advance
i have basic tools but are there any tools that really help to build this sucessfully

Hey Balsa.
I agree, the Phantom is flat out the coolest, wickedest and best looking jet ever. I built one last winter. All I can say is'build light' Mine had completly sheeted wings and robart retracts. covered in silkspan and dope. Weight was around 13 lbs. I had an OS FX .91 in it and it was just good enough. More power would even be better. This plane must have been awful with a .60.
Looked great in the air but landings were very fast.
The fit of the plastic nacelles and canopy were brutal.
Also watch out for nose heavy. I had nearly a pound of lead in the tail to balance it. Put your batteries in the very back, tail cone if possible.
Might consider a pump as well as the engine is a long way from the fuel tank.

Good luck., if this works picts to follow......