IT'S DONE!

The only thing I still want to do is paint red tips on the prop to match the plane. My biggest surprise is that it balanced just a tad (that's a word - right?) nose heavy without adding any useless balast and I like them to be favoring the nose heavy side of the equation for the first flight.

In my opinion this is one of the best (maybe the best) kits I've ever dealt with. It was rewarding and challenging at the same time and everything fit well.
Also, the instructions were clear and detailed - even thought this does not appear to be a plane for a novice the instructions would have guided even a beginner.

I'll let you know the results of the maiden flight - it probably won't be this weekend because of weather forcast for out area - but soon.

Final specs:
-RimFire 160
-GreatPlanes SS 80 ESC
-2 - 6 cell 5000mah Lipos in series
-2000mah on board battery
-Spectrum AR 7000 Rx
-DX 7 Tx
-AUW = 16 lb - 7 oz

Glynn.






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