Rick
Thanks so much. Your last post went into a WORD file called Build A Stearman. I'll take your text and cross reference it to the manual so I can figure out where the areas are you note. Appreciate the tips.

Starting to get excited about this build. I'm really into the smell of nitro right now, so I think I'll go with a Saito 100 or 120, but your electric build sure looks inviting.

Do you think the landing gear mods are necessary for a new build or more for better scale appearance. I ask this partly because my local RC club (here in E. Central IL) has a mixed history with ARF landing gear strength. Retracts for example seem to require changing a lot. In your estimation are the stock gear OK to start out with strength wise?

Thanks Again
Scott