Building a profile p-40. Any pros or cons to gluing fin and stab on before gluing wing in? I normally go wing, stab, then fin, but somehow got tail feathers done before wing. thanks Jack

Pretty much what Brother Will said, plus I will probably break the tail if I install it before the wing is in.

Big Bear

Jack, glue parts on the wing dude,, lol

did you ever call Pat? heck give me a call dude,, we can getcha going again one way or another,,

Which P-40 are you building?  I assume it's one of Pat's many?

I usually do the vertical stabilizer with the profile fuselage before inserting the wing or horizontal stab, since it is easier to attach accurately, fillet, blend, and sand to a finish, without the other things being in the way or getting damaged. In fact, I build it as part of the profile structure. The fuselage is ready for color by the time I insert the wing. Filleted areas are roughed and not so ready, and through my many crashes, I have yet to break off a vertical stab or damage any fillet - not even a crack. My fillets are epoxy/microballoons or balsa.

SK