Duane,Jeff, Richard, Thom, et al,

Well I finally put some paint on my Simla fuselage this week. I guess it's about time since it sat in primer for over four months. Oh well, life somtimes gets in the way of the truely important stuff and many added unexpected projects did not help either.

My sincerest congratulations to Thom on Simla #4!

It will probably be a week or two before I am able to complete the wings. At which time I plan on asking one of our more prominent club members to maiden my Simla and even perhaps to maiden my Taurus at the same time. The gentleman I am referring to would be Mr Don Lowe of the Phoenix fame in the early 70's I believe. He isa club member who at the age of 85 still flies better than I could hope to. It should be great fun.

Anyway, here's a few shots. The last one might be of particular interest to those who are considering a paint job as opposed to a film finish.

Bill

PS- Yes that's me taking the picture of the hatches.