Thanks for the compliments guys . .

Tom,
1. No foam crutch = after I added the 8 strands of Carbon Tow (you can see running from the wing to the tailpost), it was SO noticably stiffer I thought adding anything else was just weight.
2. Yes the rudder is built up . . approx. 1/2 the weight of standard, however it has no counter-balance. I didn't like the standard hinge method and went for the double bevelled / hinged method.
3. Paint = Auto paint and clear is 2 pack - 2 coats . . as used for custom work. I didn't paint it ! a friend is an airbrush teacher and he owed me a favour ;-) I was worried about the weight and told him to "make it LIGHT". Anyway, the left wing had 17gms of paint added and the right 19gms . . not too bad (painted the tops only, and left the bottom plain red).


PeterP

Mine still has just a hint of down trim . . . and it was windy today (first comp of the year. Typical) and was a bit "floaty". Got another promo point though (85.5%. Percent required this year = 80%). One more point and I go to F3A . . hmmmmm . . might have to "throw" the next comp. I DON'T want to go to the Masters as an F3A newby []. PS. you should get a group of guys down to Shepparton this year . . It would be GREAT to see you there .

I think I will added the stab adjusters, like you say. Then I could put it back on the "board" and try your set-up. I need to get it a little more locked-in. It's not bad, but I know it could be better. Mine now balances on the rear of the tube (wings removed).
I have noticed how sensitive it is to thrust changes too. Just a little side thrust change made a lot of difference today.

I'll try to look through the build threads and see if I can find your stab adjuster post . . would be a help.

Cheers, JB