Keith,
I did connect the strut to the rear of the horiz stab this time. Another of my flying buddies did that and it looked better.

On my electrical setup, mine is not quite done yet. The initial motor I was going to use just isn't working out - not enough power even though I ran it thru Motocalc first as I always do before purchase - Rimfire 42-60-480. First time Motocalc has indicated more power than actual results for me. So I have the other one coming in tomorrow - Rimfire 42-60-600.

I am using two TP 5S1P 2200 mah Extremes in parallel, a CC Phoenix 60 ESC, a CC BEC set for 5.5 volts, Hitec HS-475 servos, Spektrum AR7000 receiver. I will probably drop from a 13x8.5 prop to a 12x8 prop and test that setup first and see how close it comes to the Motocalc stats.

I enlarged the front hatch and can insert my batteries that way to save taking the wing off each time to recharge. CG came out just fine. My weight is higher than Matts - AUW is 7lbs 13.5ozs.

Joe
BTW, we now have 10 members flying seamasters! Just a fantastic flyer! The two latest are not in this new photo.
http://www.modelaviators.org/2008/Fl...r%20Flyers.jpg

Matt's is as follows and his site: http://www.mattdyer.com/R-C/seamaster.html
Final specifications are as follows:

Wingspan: 59.5"
Wing Area: 725 sq/in
All Up Weight: 7.5 lbs.
Motor: Turnigy C50-55A 400 kv Outrunner (equivalent of Axi 4120/18)
ESC: Turnigy 60 amp
BEC: Castle Creations 10 amp
Prop: 13x8.5 Master Airscrew E Prop
Battery: Thunderpower Extreme V2 5 cell 3850 mAh pack
Power: 83 watts per pound
Servos: Hitec HS-645MG
Receiver: Spektrum AR7000