Ok so I got started on mine finally . As stated by others the cowl ring is fragile and was broken into 3 pieces .
Why do they paint this if they know you will need bare wood to epoxy it in place ? I would prefer the firewall area and cowl ring to be unpainted myself so I can properly seal them before painting. Everything I have seen so far looks pretty well built athough the sheeting is a little rough , but most full scale planes are a little rough when you get up close anyway .
Engine is mounted , a Pte72 twin fits well within the cowl . Choke and throttle servos located under radio tray to make room for both the smoke tank and fuel tank side placed side bt side . Haven't decided where to mount the smoke pump yet , it will depend on where the weight for proper C.G needs it to be . .
Landing gear and fairings are in place as well as tailwheel . No suprises there , pretty straight forward install.
Next will be the wings and tailplane ...
Last edited by CK1; 02-05-2018 at 12:05 PM.