The doctor has been busy. I'll be spending tomorrow getting ready for NYE and NYD so I doubt I'll have any time to work on the Camel so I spent all day in the shop. She's now to the point that one or two weeks worth of work will have her in the air. Photo #1 is of the servos I used in the Camel which are HD Power 1201 MG's. They're available from Hobby King and Troy Built Models and with 187 oz. of torque at 6.0 volts and only $12 plus shipping, they're a real bargain. Ok, they're analog servos but sport flyers don't need expensive digital servos. Expensive equipment doesn't make you a better flyer. Photo #2 shows the tail feathers installed and the wire braces in place while photo #3 shows the engine standoffs in place. Photos #4 and 5 are of the plastic "hump" that must be trimmed to fit. It'll probably get painted aluminum to match the aluminum side panels and blended in. Photos # 6, 7, 8, and 9 show the "bare bones" fully assembled and ready for finishing. The Camel "to do" list includes covering and decals, install and plumb in the fuel system, do all the electrical work for the engine, build and install the guns, put the pilot in the cockpit, adjust surface movements and balance the plane, completed airplane photo shoot, and finally the test flight. I can't wait.

At this time, The Plane Doctor would like to wish all his friends and clients (yeah, that guy) a very Happy New Year. Have fun and be safe.