Hi guys,

Thanks for the info on retracts. I need to play with the measurements a little more before i commit to a gear, always hard when you have to commit so much money without being completely sure that what you're getting is going to suit.
Birdseed - i might well take you up on that offer, I fly at adversane so not a problem to pop in - will pm.

Done a little more to the Euro this week. Got the canopy sorted now.
Started off with a rough balsa frame work, held in shape and given strength by CA'ing carbon tow.
Then added the front instrument panel top (supplied with the kit).
Then waxed up the fuselage, put a layer of wet glass woven cloth down, sat frame on top, then another layer of cloth.
Pulled off fus when dry, trimmed up edges, shaped/flatened off, then sprayed gray.
Trimmed canopy to fit on frame and fus, then glued to frame with canopy glue.
Just need to mask and spray the outside edges to hide the frame work/glue from the outside.
Pilot is from Dreamworks, I used the plastic box it was supplied in as a mould to make to the cockpit tub!
Ejection seat made from some plastic card, foam and a bit of spray paint.