Thanks. I'll try to keep posting pictures as I get more done. Today I fitted the two aileron servos and started the front fuselage cowling.

I didn't know too much about the kit when I bought it. I got it for $50 at a swap. It was after that that I found out it was a discontinued 1981 model, and that the company still exists nearby in New Hampshire. I also found out that my LHS still has some of these kits on it's shelf (I have a GREAT local hobby shop!!)). They are selling the Bel Air 40 kit for $89. They also have the Bel Air 60 kit, and I am tempted to squirrel one away.

When I first got it, I thought about how to modify it to bring it up-to date, like adding ailerons to the top wings, putting in extra wing struts, and ditching the wire landing gear, but I later decided to build it per the kit, and even cover it in a similar scheme. I bought the Super Tigre engine because I felt it looked more "retro". The only modification I have made is adding an extra aileron servo, but they will be concealed within the fuselage.

Thanks for the encouraging words.