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Photo 1 shows main tank installation, Graupner 1000cc, Photo 2 is Wren 44 on mounts cut from aluminium angle, Photo 3 shows gear tray in progress, plenty of room below tray for pump, pump battery and air tank, 6oz Graupner hopper immediately in front of tray with orbit clunk tank is angled at 45 degrees, whip antenna fitted, slot cut for canopy latch.

Weight so far is 10lbs 8oz including complete airframe, turbine , tanks, landing gear, batteries still to add servos / leads / linkages / finish.

Still on target for 12 / 12.5 lbs dry CG looks good at present with NO noseweight.

One more days work and model will be ready for paint / film. That will be about 40 hours plus finishing.

John