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2012 kit vs 2021 kit

RickertsRed

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Hi all,

Does anyone know off hand the major differences (if any) of a 2012 wing and empenage kit vs a 2021 wing and empenage kit?

I heard they beefed up the skins and made them thicker in recent years. Is that all?

Thanks in advance!
 
Not much

I cant say for 100%, but the major kits (tail,wing,fuselage ) should have all the most current changes. The skins for the elevators and rudder were changed from .016 to .020 at some point, and that should be the only difference if any. As far as finish kits, the cowlings may be the brownish/tan honey comb core, or the newer pink ones. The weldments for the longerons at the firewall were all beefed up way before 2012, and the tall landing gear have been standard since before 2012.
 
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