Bob Steiger SIG Kadet MK II build! It's a pleasure to see balsa wood
kit model plane build photos! April 2026
kit model plane build photos! April 2026
Build Sequence
1. I built the right and left wing frame first, then joined together, then skinned.
2. The Fuse structure was next with servos and control rods
3. Then dry fitted wing and vertical stabilizers to fuse, and made many measurements and adjustments before permanently securing.
4. Mounted horizontal stabilizers.
5. Built and installed elevator and rudder
6. Dry fit all components sanded, filled, painted with minwax polycrylic
7. Installed all electronics, engine and powered up and tested
Ready to cover!
Finished!!!
1. I built the right and left wing frame first, then joined together, then skinned.
2. The Fuse structure was next with servos and control rods
3. Then dry fitted wing and vertical stabilizers to fuse, and made many measurements and adjustments before permanently securing.
4. Mounted horizontal stabilizers.
5. Built and installed elevator and rudder
6. Dry fit all components sanded, filled, painted with minwax polycrylic
7. Installed all electronics, engine and powered up and tested
Ready to cover!
Finished!!!
Roberts DHC Beaver Kit Build
Check out this awesome project by fellow club member Robert Steiger.
DHC Beaver Kit Build
Specs
"This is a kit I got from Mustache Model Works, I have spent about 110 hours building this kit. The kit was laser cut and all parts go together very well, even so I would not say that it is an easy kit to build. Not many modification were done but required a lot of patience and a handful of skill to get through the build"
Check out this awesome project by fellow club member Robert Steiger.
DHC Beaver Kit Build
Specs
- Wingspan: 91.4 in (2.32m)
- Length: 57.6 in (1.46m)
- Height: 16 in (406mm)
- Weight: 12 - 13 lb (5 - 5.7 kg)
- Power Plant: DLE 20
- Color Scheme: Custom scheme based on a scale plane flying of Alaska for Kenmore Air
"This is a kit I got from Mustache Model Works, I have spent about 110 hours building this kit. The kit was laser cut and all parts go together very well, even so I would not say that it is an easy kit to build. Not many modification were done but required a lot of patience and a handful of skill to get through the build"
Member Project: Roberto's Modular plane Storage Rack
- 2 Uprights to be drilled to the wall: 12.00 each IMG 8927 and 8926
- Brackets 14 inches: 6.00 each, 2 per plane or wing. IMG 8928
- Brackets 10 inches: 5.00, 2 per plane or wing
- Dowels: 36 inches: 4.50 each. Need two of them to make use of 4 brackets. IMG 8930
- Foam Insulation: 1.50 for 6 feet, enough for 4 brackets.
The initial expense will be 24.00 for the 2 uprights. If you have a choice go for 10 inch brackets with extensions on Oak Dowels, the total cost per plane after that is 15.25 more or less for each pair of supports to store a wing or a plane. The dowels can also extend longer if 2 planes or wings will be stored on one stack. This is the initial idea that can be fully customized to suit each individual needs. Planes will be off the floor and onto a safe wall space.