have the top of the fuse sheeted and ready for sanding to shape(have I mentioned I hate sanding). The fuse is starting to take shape and I can tell already this is going to be a very sharp plane.
For those who may be interested I know JSM still has a couple of these kits on the shelf and that Steve from JSM is watching this thread. IF anyone is thinking about getting one of these kits you better speak up.
Once I get the fuse top sanded to shape(I hate sanding) I will epoxy the fin in place. I need to make a trip to the hobby shop sometime this week to pick up control rods, Robart hinge points and a tail wheel bearing assemble and some wire to bend a new tail wheel wire. The tail wheel hinge point is 1" behind the rudder hinge point requireing 2 control rods if built per the plans. I am modifying this by moveing the rudder hinge point back 1/2" and the tail wheel foreward 1/2" and hooking them up together. This will have minimal impact on the looks of the plane. I am increasing the rudder counter balance so I will maintain the same ammount of rudder surface. With this modification it will save some weight in the tail and easy of connection and maintenance.
Here are a few pics!!
Anthony