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Here are some photos of my Cessna build:


Here is the box that the sticks come it.



Those gorgeous flaps are what sold me on this model. :-)


Here I have the stab in-work over the plans.


This is the first model I've built with pins. I actually really like it! Makes it lots easier to line up parts and hold them in one place.


Here is the stab all framed up.


This is how far along the stab is right now. I want to get a razor plane to shape the tips so that I don't suffocate myself with balsa dust by sanding them.


I've got the fin framed up too.


I never have liked edge gluing balsa sheets together, but the more I do it the better I get at it. I've been using regular carpenters wood glue because it is easy to clean up the excess, and easy to sand. I do have to wait overnight to use the skin though. A trade off I am willing to live with.


And here is the obligatory workshop photo.

Feel free to comment if you would like. I'm trying to make this build as professional as I can. I want this to turn out really good since this model has so much potential for good looks. I'm considering glassing it, and will definetly power it with a four-stroke.