Thanks Spiderbaby and Michael, that is so much help!

Apologies for taking so long to reply.

Why couldn't aviomodelli have provided photos with the instructions? It would make life so much easier.

How is your build coming along, Spiderbaby? I had taken a break with mine but am in the process of digging it back out and will make an effort to get this flying this year. Currently, I am fibreglassing small parts with 0.6oz glass cloth and instead of using epoxy glue I'm using waterbased quick-drying clear interior varnish - mainly because 80% of the weight evaporates when it dries.

I intend to paint my piper arrow in British Airways colours - I just can't decide whether to use the current colour scheme or the 1980's colours. As it happens, the Piper Arrow is used by British Airways Flying Club. You can see lots of high-detail shots of the Piper Arrow at www.airliners.net. This may help you decide on a finishing scheme or, you may just want to finish it as the manufacturer intended.

Michael, your English is very good but I'm not sure I follow what you mean with regard to the flap system: QUOTE "It is suggested to make the suspension of the landing-flaps metal by metal. I think this could cause problems to the radio. Therefore I just left out the metal coins in the foam of the wing because I think the plywood is strong enough for the metal axles of the flaps."

When you fitted the vertical stabiliser by adding 6mm rods/dowels, did these go through the horizontal stabiliser and did the attach to the bottom of the fuselage?

Also, I would be very interested to see any other photos that either you or Spiderbaby have and in particular, a photo of the nose gear assembly, if possible please.

Thank you again to you both for your help so far - it is appreciated!

Cheers,
Andrew