Hi Fellows:

I modified the rudder somewhat. Via the plans the angle of the rear of the rudder angles back toward the nose. I straightened it out. (See picture) Also, I added 1/2" in width to the ailerons at the wing tip end and then adjusted the wing tiplength accordingly.

Yes, I am using the flaps option.

Andy Steere, an excellent builder, built a Contender. I have included some pictures of his rendition. Note the rudder.
He really changed the shape of it. I have not heard any flight reports from Andy, but I wish he would let us know
how his Contender flies. (See pictures.)

Due to the fact the OS .61 FX I am using is large, I had to, in reality, hand carve the cowling. I made it in such a way the the bottom (air scoop - functional) is screwed to the upper portion of the cowling, and the blocks, top and bottom,
at the spinner ring are also screwed from the sides. Had I not done this, I would never have been able to
remove the engine. Now I will be able to remove 3 screws from the bottom, remove the air scoop, and then
remove 2 screws from each side and remove the front blocks and pull the engine straight out the front. The cowling
sides are not removeable.

Please, guys, post pictures and let us in on how your plane flies, setup, etc. I will submit a photo when final
assy. is complete.

I mounted all the hardware, engine, servos, etc, the control surfaces and the wind. The plane was complete except for covering. I balanced it laterally. It required 1 oz. on the right wing tip to offset the muffler. Laterally, it is perfectly
balanced. I might mention, that I made the upswept portion of the wing tips so that they are screwed on in case of future
wing tip damage. I added a 1" wide strip of balsa, leading edge to trailing edge on the wing so that I could join the wing
covering and the tip covering on a flat surface. If I ever have damage, I will merely slit the covering from front to rear on
this strip, remove and repair the tip, re-install and recover .