Guys

Thanks alot for all who've replied to my questions.

You're advice is all very much appreciated.

I have bitten the bullet and decided to put my switch gear into the radial as I first described.

I really don't think it's gonna be a problem here, although I may strenthen the mounting holes I have drilled by epoxying some small ply strenthening plates behind where I have cut the cowling.

There will be no need to fiddle with anything mounted here when the engine is running, and I intend to wire it all up with at least enough cable to allow any connectors to be reached when taking the cowling on and off, although I don't really expext to be taking it off once it's all nicely set up........(I may end up eating my words on that one!)

I shall post some pics when it's done so you can see what you think.

Heli Rod, what size prop are you running on your motor?

I'm using every spare minute I have at the mo to get this beauty finished....trouble is, I don't have many spare minutes right now so progress is fairly slow.

Once this dummy radial is painted and glued into the cowling, as well as decals and balancing she'll be ready to go.

Can't wait

Mike G