Hi Chuck,

No, I don't mind if you ask a few questions. I've gotten alot of good advice before and after building my kit. The latest has come from a question regarding balancing the plane. Got some good ideas, and some recommendations about elevator and flap control rods/linkages. If you search RCUniverse for "Hellcat" and "balance," you should find it.

Yes, I have the Robart retracts. I disassembled my set so that I could swing the scissor links so that they are now pointing forward, rather than backward - this is how the original Hellcat was setup. I've also used wheel collets on the airlines as restrictor valves to control the flow rates, both up and down. Do you have a question or problem with yours?

I've not flown mine, yet. I'm working on a means to keep my sliding canopy closed, then I must balance it.

While doing this, I'm working a lot of OT, raising two kids, and working on home improvements - so I'm a bit slow on this one. Built a new fuse for a Super Chipmunk this Fall/Winter - so this is what I'll be flying first.

Feel free to contact me. I check my home email only about 1/week, so please be patient - I will reply.

Dale