Thanks, Ty. I made it from 600 grit all the way to 1400, and then got disgusted after four hours because it still looked crappy. I had forgotten about rubbing compound, I'll have to try that out.

The Yak is still in the box. (a "yak-in-the-box" - get it?) I have the engine, pipes, servos, etc. I was just doing spring maintenance on my Extra, which I think will still be my primary competition plane this year until I figure the Yak out. I hope to start the Yak soon.

Hope to see you at Mike's contest!

Pete