New to the forum and new to classic pattern, but I've been intently following along for a while now. This is quite the group here! Glad to see it.

Always loved the look of the pre-turn around pattern ships and the history behind it all. Heard my fathers' stories of his experiences flying pattern and now have a chance to share with my own experience. And maybe get him to finish up his Aeromaster!

A couple years ago I bought a Skynight 6 off Don Peck at a local swap. The kit is in great shape and Don was very reluctant to let it go . Just now getting around to planning the build, but thought I'd offer up my thoughts to the experts before I make the first cut. Be gentle

Plan to gear it with Dave Brown mechanical retracts (as I believe Paul did his models this way). New Futaba radio gear throughout. And as of this Christmas thanks to Pops, I have a NIB OS 61SF-P and a Rossi pipe for it. The plans call for 1 1/2" of dihedral and 20 deg of anhedral for the stab. I suppose I'll stick to those angles... unless anyone has any experience otherwise? Your comments are welcomed!

Also, if there's interest for it... I'm considering sending the fuse off to Don (RCAIIR) to do a mold. I have a sneaking suspicion I may posses one of the few remaining Skynights in existance. I know there were few folks other than Paul Clements who flew them. That feeling is closely followed by a responsibility to do my part to preserve the history! So, let me know if you'd like your own Skynight 6 otherwise, I'll build up this one as is.

Looking forward to your comments,

Daniel