You know, I haven't got there yet! But I have been thinking about it Before I commit to a tank location I wanted to have my retracts on hand (Robart pneumatics) so I can make sure there is room for the air tank and valves, etc. Unfortunately, they are on order and have yet to arrive. In fact, I don't even know when they will get here.

I have hinged the ailerons, installed the aileron servos and control horns, joined the wing halves and drilled and mounted the wing (even though I wanted to do all of this after I installed the retracts - its easier to work on a short wing half instead of one looong wing, but I'm impatient and wanted to get started). I have also mounted the engine and installed the throttle servo and pushrod, and installed the servos for the elevators and rudder (even though I have not glued the tail feathers in place.

I started on the tail feathers and have had to do some sanding and "messaging" to get the horizontal stab to sit correctly. One side of the fuse, where it glues, was a lot higher than the other. I bought a Robart Incedense meter yesterday, so before I glue it to the fuselage I'll make sure the stab is parallel with the wing.

That's where it sits now. I figure I'll start taking some pictures to show my progress. So far so good!