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I do like this method of wing construction. The spar gives it strength, while the box gives it shape. Keeps the glue from bleeding through to the outer skin.
The nose cone of this model wasn't designed very well. It's made to be petal type, but the petals are a separate piece. I would recommend the nose cone be cut into the individual petals and glued to the fuselage before attempting to close the petals up. I did not do this, wanting to build the kit stock as designed.
The markings on the rear fuselage section showing where the wing's trailing edge should be wasn't anywhere close to the actual wing trailing edge is located. The glare shield in front of the instrument panel also didn't fit to well. Cutting down the internal former where instrument panel is mounted would have made the glare shield easier to fit.
I tried to make a clear canopy since there are no compound curves in it's construction, but I couldn't get the curved section to remain curved. Guess the canopy is going to have to wait until I get some new vacuum form plastic.
Overall, the model looks nice when done. Looks like a fun airplane to fly.
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