You are absolutely right John. I had to cut out almost every piece by hand. The 1/16" strips were a mess. Good thing I have quite a bit of scrap pieces left from other kits. Couple of the wing ribs were missing too. No problem, scrap box to the rescue. But, even with all the problems, I'm having fun doing these and that's the name of the game right?
I did make one of the newer laser cut ones a while back, can't remember which one, and it was OK building but the wood was harder and heavier. I remember giving it to my neighbors grandson after I took the rubber out and fixed the prop to spin free.
Stay safe.
Jim 
Main WIP:
On the Bench: Artesania Latina (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II
I keep hitting "escape", but I'm still here.