Hi Dave:

Thanks for the compliment. Pics can hide a lot of flaws, however...

No, I am not using flaps. I made this decision based on: 1. They are split flaps, so they are not that obvious. 2: In a 60 sized plane, they are not needed to fly (or land) the plane. 3: I wanted to save weight. If I was building anything biggger, or wanted to scale the plane out much more, I would definitely add them. I made the same decision with my FW190 and never regretted it, the plane flies great (better, lighter) without them.

Yes, be careful with the wing sheeting. Do not sand anymore than necessary, and take time joining the skins to line them up. Select heaver balsa for the forward skins, and put the ligher skins on the rear of the wing. 1/16" is the right choice, as you are saving weight. You just have to be more careful until the plane is glassed or covered. I only cracked the skin once, and a little thin CA fixed it right up.

I am glassing my plane with Sig .56 oz cloth, the lightest I can find, and Z-Poxy. That will be followed with laquer primer, then Model Master Enamel paint, details and panel lines, and then sealed with an automotive clear Urethane with flattener. Worked great on my Yellow Zero and TF FW190. My colors are medium Sea Gray underneath, Ocean Gray and Dark Green camo on top.

I am using an OS61 FX in my Spit. Great engine, with lots of power for a 60. Don't let anyone fool you about it being too little, it pulls my TF FW190 around with ease, actually over scale. It will be fine unless you build a brick.

I just finished the cannon housings and barrel tonight, check out the pic!

Cal