Modified 4*40 (post # 1)

Ok first I should sat that this will be my first attempt at building. What I am wanting to do is build the 4* 40 with the following modifications:
1. Sheeted D-tube.
2. Clip one bay off of each wing.
3. Sheeted turtle deck.
4. Custom cowl.
5. Increase control surface sizes.
6. and last but not least I have to do something with that ugly canopy.

This will also be my first low wing tail dragger. Is this too much of an undertaking? Any tips would be appreciated.

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Whoo! Sounds like a lot for your first kit....

This is a 4*60 that I am just finishing and I did some of the mods you suggested but my primary goal was to achieve a safe, stable flier. At US$92 the second generation can be whipped into submission....
I wanted to see just how well the first generation flew...

I did no mods on wing length or dihedral but I did...

Horizontal stabilizer reinforced with tri-stock above and below.


Wing hold-down plates reinforced with tri-stock.

Firewall reinforced with tri-stock and glass.

Landing plate re-inforced with glass.

Maybe get to fly it this coming weekend, we will see...

Good luck on your 4*40!!!