Hey guys,

Here is my Jerry Bates Hellcat. I have been working on this for some time. Just got the wings and fues glass and primed the fues. You know how you sand and sand all day and think you have it perfect till you apply the primer and find out you not even close. I used a different method to glass, sanded a little and shot the primer. I can't believe how well it turned out. Anyway, I'll post pictures online when I start the paint, panel detail, etc. I do have a few questionsl

1. the wheel covers on this plane... are there any fiberglass ones out there or do I have to make that from scratch?

2. I am going to cover the control surfaces in fabric, but was there stitching on the real one, if so does anyone have an documentation or know where I can find at least some close up shots of the stitching?

3. I know that there where some rivets on the front around the pilot and cowel. I can't seem to get a clear picture of the back. Anyone know how the alum. was applied to this plane?

Any other things anyone would like to post would be great. I would love to see pictures and hear stories of others who have built this plane.

Happy Flyen,
PJ