I just finished up a ARC Brodak Bi-Slob.
This is a great kit. Parts are all laser cut and fit well together. The wood seems good. Not sure I could tell you if it is contest type wood, but not sure you want it in a Slob.
Here are some of my thoughts. None of this is in the instruction booklet, but I think it should be like a extra note for dummy's like me.
- You will need to trim down the exhaust side of the fuse to keep the exhaust stack from blowing right on the wood.
- You will also need to trim about 1/4 inch off the right side of the motor mount and trim the fuse so the prop will clear the nose. If you don't the prop will not turn over.
- You should mark the bottom and top wing and double check where the tip weight is located before you glue the wing in. Ask me how I know.
- And make sure you get the flaps glued on the same way on both wings. If not you will have to cut out the connector horn or the hinges. Either way you are cutting. Again ask me how I know.
Bottom line this is a great kit and for the experenced builder it is a slam dunk. But I hope this helps people like me, that still struggle a little with each build.
And it is a kick in the pants to fly!