The electrical wiring is complete and the wing joint has been fiberglassed. I installed the nose wheel retract but not without complication I had already installed small shelfs for batteries leaving what I thought would be enough room for the retract/wheel etc. But I neglected to consider the nose wheel steering control horn.

I totaled up all the weights and at 9.13 lbs (total with everything) I am 8 oz below budget! The calculations say The 7th Chadwick will do well.

I have painted and trimmed both cowlings and they look good! I am going to hold off on the pictures just for suspense.