I recieved my trainer kit the other day, opened the box and inspected all parts as you should. The shipper did a good job at packing and protecting the kit. When I examined the wing (remember this is a solid wing) the starboard side, top and bottom has LOTS of dings and dents. The trailing edge even has a small split in it. Now I can use filler to repair all of this but I was just wondering how many of you think this is odd? This actually is my first kit of any kind. I have built from plans and out of my head before, and I can control the quality of that. Lets hear what you all have to say. Thanks Rod Lamer

Try wetting the scratches and dings.  Some of them will come out. 

Thanks guys I forgot about the water trick, I also understand I have to do some sanding and filling to make a model look the way I want. Of course it will get smash sooner or later, I just like to see a nice finished model when I'm done. I think most of the marks came from the hardware bags inside the box, nomatter how good someone packs a kit, UPS will still throw them around alot. I'll put some drops on it tonite and see what happens in the morning.

Hey Ray! I've been waiting to hear from you on here, at least I thought you were on here. I'm gonna start the build tomorrow after a parts run and a little grass mowing in the am. I picked up a darn near new OS MAX .15 with a muffler for $20 @ Joe Nall. Howard was surprised I found one, especially for so cheap. I will tell you I am kinda anal about how my stuff looks even if it smacks the ground on the first flight. It will be a very special color combo, but in the same pattern as the plane is on the box. I look foward to seeing you soon and i will also bring my 1st 1/2A plane as well to maiden. I think this is the kind of flying I will get the most enjoyment out of (c/l). I still have r/c stuff but it rarely enters my mind any more. It can wait til later. I can't come every weekend because of obligations around here and homework, but I will attend all meetings. See ya soon, Rod.

Thanks Will, I will bring it if I can make it. I have a family member in a coma, off life support, and on her way to going to heaven. If she goes soon I will make it, if not  I will e-mail Howard and let him know. The bird is built, and was at the last meeting with the lead-outs too short but fixed now. Ready to wring it out. I am about done with a scratch built .15 plane I will bring also. I went back in the closet and brought out a 1/2A plane and "fixed" it and it's ready also. So if I can I will be there and have four planes yet to be flown. Thanks Will, looking foward to seeing you guys soon!