I built the Semroc version and went for a display quality finish rather than keeping weight down. I enjoyed the build, hated the sanding. It hasn't flown so I can't comment on flight quality. I planned to build a much lighter flight version, but never got around to it.

Trimming and making it glide adds to the skill level, as does a showroom quality finish. As for construction without a bunch of sanding and finishing, it is a pretty straightforward assembly. The Centuri version might be a little more involved without the laser cut parts and excellent instructions we grew accustomed to with Semroc.

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I love sanding.