Hi Everyone,
I wasn't sure if the reference of a "Hangar Queen" was about my R4D-1. I have been breaking in the new OS 35AX engines before she gets maidened this fall. The last thing I want to happen is have a one engine out situation on a new twin. I don't have Hangar Queens in my Squadron. I will video the maiden and get that up as-soon-as-possible. Don't know for sure when.

How to do rivets with a soldering iron is explained here: http: //www.strictlyscale.com/StrictlyScale/Tips.html Look under "Experiments in Detail and Finishing". This site has some great information.

At RCSCALEBUILDER.COM in the "General Section" under "Finishing" the most complete detailed information about all aspects of using and finishing fiber glass is there. This is where I learned the method I used on the R4D-1. You must register to get access to the forum subjects. It is well worth it. http://www.rcscalebuilder.com/default.asp

Reference to the windows on the R4D-1. I had a local graphics company print up new window decals to match those that come in the Top Flite DC-3 kit. They applied them for me, but they didn't look real enough so I took some of the small solder used for electronics soldering and cut and glued those around the windows to give the look of window moulding. I think it turned out good enough.

Up here in Minnesota we are blessed to have a great group of guys located in MN and up in the Twin Cities: Scale Flyers of Minnesota and MN BigBirds. http://www.mnbigbirds.com/ They only meet during the winter but their meetings a full of great show and tell and instruction. In Southeast MN we have the Northen Alliance Military Fly In sponsered by the Tim Johnson, his wife and the great guys at SMMAC located in Owatonna, MN. Well worth the trip. http://www.smmac.com/Southern_Minnes...b/Welcome.html

I think I've covered enough. If you have more questions go ahead and list them.

rotoman