Well Scott, you know how much I dislike Monokote. It's just that it is practically impossible to have it look show quality up close. We will see what the weight is when it is all together. The nice thing about going electric is that it does not need fuel proof paints so the actual colors are a bit lighter. It all comes down to how the parts are glassed. I'm going to run some tests on adhering the cloth to the wood with some Klass Kote clear as opposed to epoxy. I think that would save some weight.

The only thing that I don't like about electric power is the 8 minute flight times. The motor setup that I got for this ( NIB swap meet find ) will swing a 20x12 at close to 7,000 rpm. That rivals a YS 185 that does a 20.5x10.5 at 8,500. Other advantages is less vibration, no fuel soak and airplane weight stays the same ( 20 oz of glow fuel is heavy ) so flight characteristics stay the same. Not trying to sell anyone on electric power, just letting you know where I stand.

I am also back on the Miss Norway. I need to get that finished up as well. As long as I am cutting foam and bagging wings there is no excuse not to get those parts into the mix.