Kit building question
 

I'm just getting into building kits (2nd one) and my ins.say to build the tail feathers first which I did and the wings next. The plans have the fuse. and tail on the sheet thats on my board and I was thinking about going ahead and build it and then build the wings do you guys ever skip around on the instructions and then come back?

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Yup, I build what I feel like building when the mood strikes. I'm building a biplane now and I'm putting the second wing off till the end...

Just make sure it's not necessary to have one assembly done to start another.

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Thanks, I don't see any reason I can't build the fuse before the wing.

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You can build any section you want first. Just read ahead in the instructions so that you don't miss a step or box yourself into a corner by missing a step that HAS to be done in sequence. I build the tail feathers first because that's my least favorite part and just want to get it over with...LOL.

Rod ;)

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Tail feathers, wings...everyone has their least favorite part of any kit :)

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I't does'nt useally matter but make sure that your design does'nt need the wings to help set up the fuse. this is mainly bipes though.

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I like to read the instructions first A couple of times to see if I need any parts before I can go on with something else then just build what I'm in the mood for. If you don't read through A couple of times though it can jump up and bite you, been there. :)

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Just be sure something doesn't need to be fitted to something else during the construction.

I like to start with the tail surfaces. They're usually pretty easy and get you started quickly. I build the wing next, because the fuselage usually need to be fitteds to the airfoil and the attachment points. Then I build the fuselage. If there are any little sub assemblies, like drop tanks, wheel pants, etc., I'll build them whenever I have a spare moment or two.

Dr.1

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i got a question i am building a hots and it calls for cutting 1/4 balsa sticks for the tail feathers and i cant seem to get the angle right and never get them to line up properly how can i easily cut it to match up perfectly thanks

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cut it oversized and sand for a perfect fit .

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