A few things to note..

This isn’t a Top Gun model, but it’s a model that’s dear to me. I’ll be happy to see it standing on its gear and taxiing around. I’ve truly enjoyed hanging out in the workshop and debating with grandad on what is possible and what’s a little bit out of reality. Usually he wins.

I’ve had to turn to my ‘modeling’ instincts for some scenarios. The updated manual is a little different build then what I’m dealing with. However, I’ve heavily relied on it to confirm my ideas and thoughts. Definitely worth purchasing.

I’ve cycled the gear and verified the brakes are A-Ok. I’m not too worried about anything in that area honestly. I will probably change out the o-ring for the brakes, but time will tell.

The Speed Brake is mounted and working perfectly.

At this time, I believe I’ll be able to use the original cockpit. Going on a twin 5 cell and sing 2 cell setup, I believe that again, the CG will work. Time will tell.

The only things that remain before I can stamp this complete:

• Main Gear doors/Belly Pan
• Nose gear doors. - Thinking of converting it to pneumatic instead of relying on a wire.
• Mounting the Receiver and tidying the servo leads.
• Mounting the gear door air switch.
• Install the thrust tube.