Hi Jim,

So far I have neither experienced any problems from the brown edge, nor have I heard of any, while using any glue.  Sanding the edges defeats the purpose of having the most accurate part possible, which computer controlled laser cutting allows us, IMHO.

No offense, Ty.

Hi Buddy,

I haven't run into the "Torch Bearer" yet!

No I don't build many (if any) kits.  BUT, I have taken to getting laser cut ribs!  I LOVE THEM!  I also have three laser cut *short kits* of planes I especially have wanted to build.  A Bellanca stunter, a Mini Mako (Shark 35) and a Sterling Polish Fighter Scale plane!  Plus laser ribs for a Grondal AMA Special, mackey's Lark, Rabe Classic Mustang, Stuntwagon 30, and the SV series.  I even looked into getting laser cut ribs for the USA-1!  Haven't gone there.......... yet.  That laser has to run a LONG time to cut 144 ribs. 
Next will be an OTS Super Chief.  Oh, yeah, I do have a couple kits, even a Playboy kit.  I do like the looks of the Playboy.  And I have to build the Brodak Nobler kit, my family gave that to me as a Christmas present!

I have a "personal" design (mostly done through the help of Ron Burn) that I want to build in the next year or so.  It will be done with as many laser cut parts as I can get.  It is a VERY scale plane that works out to almost perfect numbers for a stunter.  VERY little deviation.  The airfoil only needed to be fattened up a touch, and a smidge added to the wing area.  It has an "automatic" pipe tunnel and it is a plane you will really like!  On paper it should be really good.  A lot of unique building methods in this one.

I don't have a great aversion to building kits, but I can build one from plans cheaper and get to choose my wood.  I don't ever have to "replace the kit wood"!  

Cat?  Hellcat?  Please do a Hellcat stunter. Cat out of the bag, a Freudian slip?? 

I do have a great set of plans, already, from Pat Johnston sized for a ST 51 or there abouts.

But the real project is still "Super Double Secret, for your eyes only, on a need to know basis, requiring a level 35 or above security clearance".  I have the cyanide capsule embedded in the tooth in case I get tortured...... 

  I like Toms' way but I still have a question Ty? You get laser cut ribs for the accuracy and sharp edges, how do you sand them without loosing all this. The obvious answer is very carefully, but I would like to know your actual process?

  "Billy G"