Originally Posted by Tim Tim

Barry

As I made my intro a few days ago, and am interested in these types, thanks for the post you made. I read it with interest; it's the sort of stuff I think I need.

What's the view amongst 'purists', if there are any, about factory pre-cut parts? Is it not the 'done thing' to simply press out the parts and stick 'em together? Is there more kudos if you cut your own parts?

I'm not looking for kudos, well, not too much! I just wonder what value there is in 'simply' pressing out the parts, rather like an airfix kit or whatever, rather than slavishly rigging something up and carving for a few nights?

I am looking forward to cutting my own wing ribs set in a jig of some kind - maybe even some that taper to the wing tip. I think I saw this somewhere -I believe the ribs were held together while their shape was carved to the pre-determined shape.

Tim