Ordering my pneumatics tomorrow. I'm getting both the shims for vertical install as well as Dan's revised rail mount modification. Once I'm into the nacelle construction, I'll decide which way to go...I like having options, lol

I just ordered 4- S3151 digital servos for this one. Never used digitals before but all my flyin' buddies swear by 'em. The retracts will be actuated by an old tried and true, S3004 as will the flaps.

I'm gonna wimp out and use fake Robart plastic gear leg covers rather than oleo struts. If it flies like I'm hoping, I can always invest in them later on.

Now I'm surfing for color schemes. I like the COIN versions with tip tanks but none of these has the glass nose. Evidently, this was a WWII-Korea version that saw mostly night-fighting action. An all over black finish isn't what I had in mind. I will use the Robart wheels with spoked covers.

The WWII models featured dual 50 cal turrets, top and bottom. Has anyone used these? Also, 3-blade props are an almost necessity with this airframe. 10x7 Mastrer Airscrews is my guess.

I'll be cutting my "kit" this week. I plan on replacing the stock firewalls with birch, aircraft grade plywood as well as the nacelle bulkeads that the gear bolts up to.

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