Hi Mike - Been trolling the forum and keeping up with everyone's progress, but I've only made little bits of progress myself. Just been a really busy Spring and most of my time (aside from family duties and work), has been spent getting the annual done on my L-16...at this point, it looks like I'll be missing two great shows, (Millville NJ this weekend and Reading PA next weekend). The Zero wing is in final primer with panel lines via chartpak tape..and I do need to post some pics. The tailwheel build by Luke and the PTEG canopies he pulled along with the pre-printed faux interior by Misha have gotten me redirected to the Zero build again....so I'm hoping to make some serious progress in the next few weeks. I will be ordering a hangar 9 pilot bust today...so things should start moving.

I have also been looking at the Nelson line of water based poly paints. I've talked to some club members who have used the products and they like it, but I cannot find a reference color chip for the Japanese colors he has listed. I sent an e:mail asking, but have not received any reply...so i will likely just go to the local PPG dealer and get some base coat custom mixed.

I can't wait to try the DLE-20 in the Zero...another club member just flew his TF T-34 with a DLE-20...19 lbs....plenty of power and pulls it with authority.

Will try to post some pics and make some progress this weekend.