I've been away from the hobby for quite a few years and just got the itch to get back in after finding the FT channels on YouTube. I'm really supportive of what these guys are all about, so I bought an FT-22 speed build kit for my son a few weeks ago to help support these fine folks. I'm scratching one up and he's assembling the speed build. His first plane by the way, but he flies circles around me in the simulators. First thing I noticed about my order -- I was a little surprised that his kit shipped out of California. I'm just south of Columbus Ohio and figured it would be a 1 or 2 day ship deal. Guessing the guys in Ohio don't fabricate/warehouse/fulfill orders anymore?
Second thing I noticed was that both foam board sheets in my son's kit were crinkled pretty badly when received. His main wing and fuselage parts are crinkled on both sides in multiple spider web patterns so there's no hiding it. Seemed like the shipping box and kit were packed nicely, but guessing the long trip from CA took its toll. Will this potentially weaken the parts? The wing on the FT22 is just a single layer flat with no spar or airfoil layer and it seems like the crinkle might promote a folded wing if left alone. Any tried and true methods of getting rid of the crinkles? Should I just tape reinforce the area of concern? He was hoping to apply some vinyl decals too but the crinkles are going to leave air bubbles under them at the creases. I'm tempted to just make him new parts.
Any thoughts? Thanks in advance folks.
Second thing I noticed was that both foam board sheets in my son's kit were crinkled pretty badly when received. His main wing and fuselage parts are crinkled on both sides in multiple spider web patterns so there's no hiding it. Seemed like the shipping box and kit were packed nicely, but guessing the long trip from CA took its toll. Will this potentially weaken the parts? The wing on the FT22 is just a single layer flat with no spar or airfoil layer and it seems like the crinkle might promote a folded wing if left alone. Any tried and true methods of getting rid of the crinkles? Should I just tape reinforce the area of concern? He was hoping to apply some vinyl decals too but the crinkles are going to leave air bubbles under them at the creases. I'm tempted to just make him new parts.
Any thoughts? Thanks in advance folks.