On page 1, it clearly shows that the instrument panel sticker should be affixed before any construction takes place. What they fail to show is that the suitcase would be a bit easier to install at the same time rather than waiting until page 3.
Putting this seaplane together is a parent - child project. The instrument panel sticker is very difficult to line up properly. (I gently placed a very small portion of the sticky side onto the blade of an X-acto knife and guided it into place.)
The tail section is also a bit of a challenge (page 2). The horizontal stabilizer does not fit easily onto the top of the vertical stabilizer. It takes a bit of finger strength and a prayer that the whole thing doesn't break as it snaps into place.
The wing seems to be fairly easy to attach. It also comes off easily. Rather than following the instructions on pages 3 and 4, it might be better to attach the propeller nacelles (with propellers) along with the pontoons before attaching the wing to the fuselage.
As
Ras has said, this seaplane is $10.00 cheaper than the Police 4445 seaplane. That's a very good reason for buying it. Especially if you have any intention of converting it to a Coast Guard or Navy flying boat.
If the weather holds, I may take it up for a flight this weekend. Watch this space ...
BTW ...
Andi did a very nice review of the Police seaplane (4455). Click
HERE!
