Thanks Hank! but too late, no time to slow down, she is DONE!!!!!!!!

Well just about! All I have left to do is reinstall my electronics, string the lines and attach the rubber bands for my landing gear system, and do a final balance. The all up weight is 5.43 kg which is well over the high end of the window I was shooting for (surprise surprise!) The wingloading is 32 ounces per square foot, and for a 93 inch wingspan model I don't think that is too bad, but I may have to throw some beefier motors on.

You can go [link=http://www.stef.com/Albatrosspics/update%208_23_07/AlbatrossGallery/]here[/link] to view some higher resolution images from various angles.

It has been a mad dash to finish this before the 23rd (leaving for family vacation), and unfortunately the weather did not cooperate at all. I was painting, gluing, and detailing outdoors in high humidity. Though I am very happy with the results, there are some definite signs of rushing and uneveness in coverage and texture. I will probably replace/redo the side windows at some point, as I butchered them with my clear acrylic spray I was using to seal my decals. I also put the star on the right wing and I think its supposed to go on the left, but oh well!

First taxi and flight tests will be the weekend of September 15th and 16th, and I will surely post all video and higher quality stills, good, bad or ugly!

She's all boxed up and ready to bring back to America Let's hope she comes out the other side in the same number of pieces she went in.

Until next time -stef