Awesome! I wish I knew how to use a lathe. LOL. There's a guy that sells 1/10 scale plans for this. I want something along the lines of 1/6 or so, though. It would be huge! I just might have to take the plunge like you and your father and make one myself. [X(] I have a couple of planes that I think would sell ok if they were made. Good luck with getting the other gear in.