Today was a rather long and tiring work day but I wanted to get something done.

I sorted out the rudder linkage which I was unhappy with. I ended up going with a "standard pattern" approach using a 1/2" dowel insert in the rudder drilled out for a 4-40 bolt which will have a pair of eyelets on each side for the P-P linkage. I just have to decide how long a screw to use.

I also managed to get some covering on the fin post and the fuse bottom rear and spent some time figuring out the fuselage trim scheme on the plans. I'll have to make a template for the colour trim as this will be the trickiest to apply.

After covering the fuse bottom and nose, I'm also hoping to cover the sides, fin and top in three pieces total. The fuse side and fin piece (one per side) will be cut according to plan trim sketches and a stab cutout will be made in each piece as if one were cutting balsa fuse sides.

The top piece is a little trickier as it will have a gull-like shape which I'll have to measure and cut with some care.

I'm hoping some of you might have already guessed what she's going to look like!

David.