Tip for June 2010:
Contest Mistake #1: Too Much Glue

This series of Tip of the Month entries will address some of the most common errors that will get a model docked at any contest. Whether it's built box stock or has $1000 worth of aftermarket accessories, visible glue can ruin a model in an instant. Remember: if the parts don't seem to fit together without a lot of extra glue, it means they don't fit, period. That's when it's time to break out the sanding sticks and body putty!