Spotter, that is a terrific looking Contender. I really like the way you did the cowling. I can't tell from the pics, is
your engine sideways or inverted. How is the cooling? Did you assemble the control surfaces and then cover?

Attached are some pics of my build, thus far. I extended the rudder, going straight down and added 1/2" to the width
of the ailerons at the wing tip end. I am going with the upswept tips, as you can see.

Tell me a little about the flight characteristics and what size engine are you using? I am using a .61 OS FX.

Great looking plane and I like the scheme. Mine is going to be bright yellow on top, with 1" yellow/black
checkers on the bottom I am going to add some black and red striping is various places. I am not too far
from covering. I want to complete the plane, assemble, latterally balance and then dissasemble and then
cover. This will be my first real covering job. Will be using UltraCote. My first build in 45 years or so.
Used to build control line with silk and dope as a young teen.

I would appreciate any tips you might have for me. Let's hear the flight reports.