Just an update on my Xigris C2. There are a number of build threads floating around so I won't go into detail, those guys do a MUCH better job than I could for sure! The plane is coming along nicely, I have about two weeks into the project. Wings are done except for beveling and finish sanding, as are the stabs and rudder. Fuse has the wings and stab aligned and installed, the motor is partially installed.

I am using the Neu F3A with a Budd soft mount. Because of the configuration of the the motor mounting, I had to fabricate a firewall for the mount to attach to about 7/8" behind the nose ring. I was annoyed to discover this, but i really didn't take to long to come up with. The motor is sitting in the nose without glue, I still have a few things to figure out.

Not sure how the weight is going to go, I am trying to build it very light. The wings finished each way 9.6 ounces less covering, servo, and linkage.

Below are pictures with the plane and the finished surfaces installed... the T-can is taped in place. The video posted by JP will help, but I'm not looking forward to the installation of the T-can at all. I provided pics of the plane with and without the T-can in place... I actually favor the picture without it! Or maybe that's laziness? lol

The fit and finish of the canopy and chin cowls are very impressive. The quality of the wood is mostly good, with only one or two balsa pieces being inconsistant. I have always wanted to build a ZN Line kit and this one has not disappointed me. I had hope dto have it ready for finishing at the end of Feb. It's looking like I'll beat that.

Tom M