Eric --

It was interesting to read about the fin brace #2 got. I too am going to brace the fin -- probably will run it from the bottom of the fuselage up into the fin in a fashion similar to the Temptation but probably farther aft to pick up more of the actual fin "volume." The other night I was puzzling over some other building issues and remembered I wanted to look at the whole problem of Impacts self destructing. Twisting the fin (even with my tail post taped in place) showed a concentration of movement in the linear "dimple" where the fin transitions out of the fuselage. I think I want to stabilize that…Isn't it interesting how size and shape (with the same construction material) can make such a difference in keeping all the parts going in the same direction on a consistent basis (Temptation fuse shape vs. Impact)?

Look forward to hearing about your results wih #2

Tom