Zetoyoc
Elite member
This is my first dive into a balsa build. I have a Stevens Aeromodel 4Charlie. This wasn't supposed to be the first balsa kit I built. I have had another kit from another manufacture on order for a while now and was patiently waiting. I received a notification that a package was on the way but was a bit confused when I looked and saw that it wasn't from where I thought it should be. I discovered my wonderful wife had ordered and surprised me with this kit. To say I was excited is an understatement. I guess when the first kit shows up it will now be the second.
This kit is impressive. It comes with everything. Laser cut balsa, prebent landing gear, wheels and tires, even every screw, nut, magnets, and rubber bands I could need.
I found out on Wednesday that it would arrive on Saturday, but there was a delay. It was a long Sunday waiting for Monday and the package to arrive. ( how often can you say you can't wait for a Monday ) So I had a few days to prepare. I decided on a metal sheet and magnets instead of pins and used some of my waiting time experimenting with different clamp and square designs and printing them on the 3d printer. So far they are working great. I may have to color code the next set since I have a few different strengths for different thicknesses of balsa. A project for when I am waiting for the next kit I think. It was quite surprising how quickly the day went after I got started.
I stopped for the night after the rough sanding. Ill smooth things up tomorrow and can't wait to work on the next bits. Not bad for an evenings work. After building foam planes I am really enjoying working with wood.
-Jesse
This kit is impressive. It comes with everything. Laser cut balsa, prebent landing gear, wheels and tires, even every screw, nut, magnets, and rubber bands I could need.
I found out on Wednesday that it would arrive on Saturday, but there was a delay. It was a long Sunday waiting for Monday and the package to arrive. ( how often can you say you can't wait for a Monday ) So I had a few days to prepare. I decided on a metal sheet and magnets instead of pins and used some of my waiting time experimenting with different clamp and square designs and printing them on the 3d printer. So far they are working great. I may have to color code the next set since I have a few different strengths for different thicknesses of balsa. A project for when I am waiting for the next kit I think. It was quite surprising how quickly the day went after I got started.
I stopped for the night after the rough sanding. Ill smooth things up tomorrow and can't wait to work on the next bits. Not bad for an evenings work. After building foam planes I am really enjoying working with wood.
-Jesse