Sorry to report no on both counts. I only have about 1 day total a week free to work on it - so progressis slow - but steady!

The canopy is nearing availability from the kind emails that I have received - so I have just left that part to complete later. I have completed the wings. I fitted flaps - so 4 servos. I used 2 futaba servos laying on their sides under a hatch cover so that only the arm pokes out and two Hitesc HS81's mounted in the same way for the flaps. Each cover being secured at the corners by a tiny sheet metal screw into hardwood blocks in the "hole" Looks nice and streamlined! I mounted the electric motor, but then spent some time wondering how I would eveer get it out if it failed. I ended up deciding to make the upper nose block removable - it will be help in place by screws. I also spent time wondering how to make the canopy removable (to change the battery) and ended up choosing a simple nylon screw mounted vertically in the fuse just behind the canopy with a plywood tounge that rotates when you turn the screw and locks into a slot in the canopy. I added some 1/32 ply to the canopy ends to beef them up a little.

Basically what is left is the canopy of course - and the upper nose block - which I cant really sand until I have the canopy attached to the frame, some internal work for a battery tray etc. then a big sanding job to get things really smooth before covering with Monokote. So far it is pretty light so I am happy with how it is turning out. I am spending far too much time assembling the pieces on my workshop floor and just sitting and admiring it!

Hey - by the way - when you do your fuse - fit all the parts (rudder sub-strake, fin and rudder etc.) before carving and sanding (dont ask me why I suggest this!!!!) There is a lot of carving and sanding - but I rather enjoy it! Even the wing fillets worked out great and I know a number of people have mentioned this can be a PITA! I did find that getting the nose area round quite hard.

This was the first time that I have built a model using cyano glue. It has pros and cons I think. It IS fast and that is great - but it is SO hard! becoming a real problem to sand soft balsa around. It sticks up and is hard to sand. I am having to use a little filler in those areas.

I'd love to hear more of your build experience - and i'd be happy to take some pix if you are interested in any part.

Kevin