I'm getting closer. I've been working on the tail. As I was getting ready to mount the VS/HS. I ran into a bit of a problem. I was having trouble getting the alignment right. A quick sight down the tail of the plane, and much to my horror, it seemed to be off to one side. Further inspection and measuring revealed that the tail itself was not off, but the ridge at the top of the fuse was just a bit. Remember that this is only my second build. I was relieved that the entire plane was not off, but had to figure out how to mount the tail straight and true.



I cut off the sheeting as shown, and since I was in there, added a 1/4" balsa wedge to glue the tail feathers to. This makes the whole thing much stronger than it was going to be. In the second photo you can see just how off the ridge is. The only thing I can think to do different, is to glue the tail into place before adding the 1/4" crutch between the top sheeting. Some instructions would make this and easier build. Oh well, lesson learned.



I added new sheeting to the area and did some filling and sanding. Still have quit a bit more to do to make it just right.



I hinged the Control surfaces on the tail. I will wait until they are covered to glue them. While sanding the elevators, they felt too flimsy toward the outer tips , so I doubled the tips the way the rudder is done. They are nice and strong now. The only other mod was to us 1/2"x1/4" balsa were the connecting rod is for strength.



Before you say it, the ailerons are dead straight. The photo is off. I used 1/2"x1/4" balsa for the leading edge on these instead of the 1/4" square with backers for the hinges. This made for very twist resistant ailerons and with the servos so far inboard, that was a worry for me. I need some suggestions on covering. Do I cover each facet of the fuse separately, or should I try to cut larger pieces that wrap over the top and bottom to avoid seems? I've watch several very helpfully videos that have been suggested on other threads. Please help with answer on this one. You guys didn't seem to have much in the way of answers on my other questions. I very much a newbie at covering, so any help, tips, or tricks would be greatly appreciated. I know from reading the other treads that you guys are very helpful and knowledgeable.