Any further updates on this aircraft? I'm about to order this aircraft today myself and "Bash it" to be more scale. The first thing I'm want to do is change out that tail wheel out for a scale wood tail skid. It will help with slowing the plane down on landing, also it will help keep the plane from tipping as easily because it won't react so quickly to the rudder responses on the ground. Anyone attempt to do this yet?

Also I'd like to know how the DuBro 4.5" pnumatic tires work on this thing and does it actually cut down the bounce? Also I'd like to know if you guys think the Saito FA150GK should be enough engine for this. I noticed everyone has a big honking engine in this plane and I'm wondering if the weight is a critical factor on why the struts want to twist on a not so nice landing. It's a thought to ponder on and was wondering what you guys think?

I read the RCU review on this plane and I'm also taking the advice to put a 24 oz. glow tank in it and 2-56 x 48" pushrods from Du-Bro. The Saito is a fuel hog and I'd like to have more than 4 minutes flying time.

I don't know what is wrong with me, I'm very attracted to difficult planes to fly. ( attracted like a bug flying near a bug zapper) Maybe it's because they give me a challange and keeps me on my toes. I don't know, like my DR1 isn't difficult enough for me.

Once I get my plane in a few weeks I'll start my build thread in here. I was going to build a kit instead, but when I saw that Gee Bee I said to myself- darn it, just when I was going to quit the ARF scene.


Pete