Thanks, Chad. One vote so far... Hamp:1, Zeke:0

I'm also debating about using the cockpit kit this time maybe save it for a future build.

I agree with you on going with gas. But I'm not sure what I'll ever use the Tigre for, if anything. My G38 has a spring starter in the engine mount, but it's so easy to start, I dont think I'll ever use it. So I'm wondering if I should just remove it to save the weight.

The cowl is plenty big enough for a G38, but the plans will require some modifications. I'm attaching a picture of Dave's plans showing the glow engine setup. I'm going to have to push the fuel tank backwards a little, and I probably wont be able to get the radio battery into the cowl as shown.

Build Update:

I have completed the Stab and Elevator assembly (except for glassing). Here's some shots of the process. I was able to use my A-Justo-Jig for it so it's super straight!

Dave's hinge design is my first experience not using robart or dubro types. It was interesting cutting out the circuit-board material and getting everything lined up. But the result is really terrific the elevator rotates perfectly and it looks very scale.

I read in some other debates about glues in some other posts, so I'm using titebond mostly, reservng the CA for when I need something to set up instantly. It's been a while since I did it this way in fact it's been over 30 years! I recall building my first RC plane, a Sig Kadet back in High School - yikes, I don't feel that old. As for CA, I will probably use it when I plank the fuse (no one wants to wait and wait for those strips to stick...).