Fuselage is together and the bottom glued is now glued on. I forgot to bring my digital camera home so no pics yet. Got to figure out the next step. I guess some sanding and rounding of the bottom sides then I'll glue up the horizontal and vertical stabs. I'll probaby do the wing up and test balance since I'm not sure how it will go. I'm assuming the servos will mount in the rear most postion.

Leaning toward the trike gear. I remember the same landings with my old sweet stick as you described 8178. It was a real sweet thing to land. Still working and thinking on paint scheme as well. I have a good idea. I'm gonna use some type of silk n dope method and actually paint this bird.

Sean