All parts are well packed and protected from damage by rough handling, and you can tell by the box that this is going to be a big bipe. The fuselage is a cleverly designed box style, using almost all plywood in the construction, yet is quite light and strong. Tail feathers are built-up and sheeted for strength and lightness. The plans are in two large sheets, full-sized, and accompanied by a detailed instruction manual with photos to assist. The kit hardware package is quite complete, providing the modeler with darn near everything required to outfit the aircraft.
Assembly begins with the wings.
Most parts are die-cut from balsa and ply. The balsa ribs are cleanly cut and separate easily from the sheeting. To assist in the wing assembly, alignment tabs are made a part of selected ribs, but I found they tend to fall off easily. Yes, they are supposed to fall off, but only after the wing is completed. I used a bit of masking tape to hold them in place until I was ready to remove them.