The HS had my covering, but they came up one roll short on the transparent color. So I had them order another one JIC. Not sure I'll need it, but you know how these things come out: You always seem to need Just. Five. Inches. More... Also got some 3/16 square balsa* and 1/4 ply for an interior X-mount to replace the two 1/8 pieces that would have been laminated together and mounted on the front. After measuring and cutting the X-mount I used the alumin(i)um one that came with the motor to locate the mounting holes. Not the prettiest looking job I've done, but it's accurate. That done I started putting together the fuselage.


Once the glue was set I laminated some 100 grit sandpaper to both sides of a 1/8" sheet of balsa to sand the bevel into the tail, then glued and clamped them together.



Lastly I added the cross braces and rails to hold the servo mounts. Actually, that part, amongst other things, probably should have been done before the fuse halves were joined (I guess that's what I get for reading the instructions! ). You'll notice the rails are mounted ahead of the rear bulkhead, instead of behind it (see plan in photo #2). This is partly for balance, but also the way 'they' had them mounted the servos would have been sealed under the rear turtledeck. This way I can get to them. Also note the piece of ply under the rear bulkhead, that is part of the latching mech. for the underside hatch (I told you the missing bottom of the BH would be taken care of! )