Hey all,

Im new to posting on these boards but thought it would be great to get some expert level opinions on my latest project. Its a Great Planes Cap 232 and I have only got to paint the wheel pants and she will be airborne on the weekend. I will post latest !QUOT!finished job!QUOT! pics tomorrow, however I thought that I could start by posting the planes details including the various mods that I made. I am interested in anyones opinion, particularly anyone who is flying the same model!! I have to admit that apart from the use of composites the majority of the mods I made were based on set -up tips or suggestions from this site (well, the ones I agreed with). The plane has taken me quite a while to finish with more than my fair share of 8 hour stints on some weekends. I have to say that I don't think that I could ever buy an ARF and get the same enjoyment as I do when a kit leaves the ground for the first time!!

Here we go

Specs:

Great Planes Cap 232 (46 kit)
OS 61fX w/ Bissons pitts
JR 6 channel pcm radio gear
Monokote and Lustrekoat used for the finishing job
Plane weight is 5 and a half pound

Mods Fuse:

*Fiberglass Cowl (NO ABS please)
*Unidirectional Carbon Fiber reinforcement on landing gear base (exterior)
*reinforced landing gear doublers inside fuse
*Fuel hatch re-cut in lighter ply
*Blind nuts installed to accept lighter wing bolts
*Pull pull system on rudder using the servo location from the plan
*Sullivan type tail wheel with servo saver springy thing


Mods Wing:

*Uni directional Carbon Fiber reinforcement top and bottom of mid-wing
*2.5kg JR micros in each wing panel for ailerons
*Ailerons replaced (fire the balsa manager at great planes) with larger versions (5mm in Chord increase)

Comments appreciated