Thanks for all the kind words guys. This is my third kit and I think my best work. It amazing how much you learn from kit building, each one gets better. Can't wait to show it off in person at my flying field, alas the weather here in new england has not been good this winter.

Eric over at Fubarhill was kind enough to post some updated pics over at his site. He's a heck of a nice guy, people like him, those here and the guys at my club are what makes this so addictive for me.

Curt, I will move the landing gear later if need be, I usually snap off the gear at least once on my planes anyway. I disposed of the 6/32 steel bolts on the gear in favor of 10/24 nylon for this build. I'll have to give it a try, all my planes to date - even my trainer - have been taildraggers. You have to keep the ground speed up on them.

This was also my first use of 21st century fabric on a model, I've always used ultracote in the past. I must say, I was impressed by the stuff, I won't shy away from it in the future. I've found the only thing you have to be more accurate with are the seams, they have a tendancy to show up more, with UC you can hide them with a little extra heat. Also the seams will pull if you put heat on them, a clean rag or glove is a must for the edges and it takes a little longer to apply.

I'll be sure to post a follow-up afer the maiden flight, with pictures. I also just finished a re-build of my four star 60 after stuffing it in, new firewall with a home made cowl, same engine mounted sideways. To date that's my favorite, on high rates it's almost a nimble as my US40 but just sounds so much better!

Here's a picture of my field, taken from one end of the pit area. Thanks again!