I've started work on the radio layout and linkages. I was hoping to be able to side mount the elevator servo in order to avoid any differential throw on the elevators but the fuse is too narrow in the area I need to install the servo. Technically I could install it in the front third of the radio bay laterally but it would make for a rather awkward radio layout with the RX in the rear under the elevator pushrod. The battery would also need to go behind the CG which I suspect is not desirable. I'll upload a photo of the layout planned on the ply radio tray once it's ready.

I was planning on installing a DB 8 oz tank but I had a Hayes 8 oz tank which has nice dimensions for the tank compartment and uses a really convenient setup for the fuel tubing including an optional (sealed) fill nipple. Given the easy access to the carb tube, I'll use simple two tube tank pipes.

For linkages, I'm using the forked dowel and rod pushrod I made for elevator, P-P for rudder and a standard DB flex cable for throttle. Aileron servos will be mounted with standard steel pushrods and metal clevises - nothing fancy. I am going to try some DB control horns on elevators and ailerons which I haven't used before consisting of 4-40 screws and end plates on either side of the surface.

Radio: I'll be using my fairly new Spektrum DX7 with an AR7000 RX, 4.8V 1100 mAh NiCd pack, 1 JR NES-501 and 4 JR NES-507 servos (now discontinued) which had their bushings replaced with BB. The 507's will go on Ailerons (2), Elevator (1) and Rudder (1); the 501 on Throttle.

I hope to have the radio tray ready and installed tomorrow.

Following that, a little paint (canopy & engine bay) and on with the covering.