Jeff,

Thanks for the link and info on that rib fixture.  I think I stumbled across that build once - but can't seem to find it any more.  I am definitely happy to have another builder link to look at.  The "manual" for this model is decades old - and lacking some information.  I must admit even being an engineer I'm apprehensive to "totally screw something up" on this kit.  So the link to same kit builds will be invaluable.  Perhaps we can share that fixture?  How cool would that be?  It would be neat if each person who uses it would sign it.  

Foodstick: Thanks for the praise.  But you are right - I never run out of projects.  I'm finding I have more projects than time!  I have another passion besides planes <I know -heresy> that is 1/6 scale armored vehicles.  So I REALLY have no end of projects.  But I cannot put off the airplane bug any more.  Building flying scale planes is something I've wanted to do for a long time.

I'm hoping I can offer assistance to someone else on this site -as you guys have been to me.

Thanks again for the welcomes and helpful information!

Bob