JIM- Hi, Im sorry I have not responded sooner, but one of my very dear friends passed away at 42 yrs old for no apparent reason. Needless to say I have been very sad. I just now started working on the zero again and just tested my ESM retracts( SWEET )!!!!! I also put a robart variable air valve on, and it works good enough to keep from beating itself apart. I would love to come down to your warbird event! I also have a Balsa USA 1/3 scale Sopwith PUP- and Balsa USA 1/3 scale foker D-V11. I was stationed in Millington at the air base in 79-82- I here its gone now. I have some of my best memeries from the NAVY at Millington, and would love to fly with ya! Your video was GREAT and looked as if the Zero held up well. You did a very good job with the build. VERY IMPRESSIVE!! I am on a role now and hope to have some pics up soon. My retract were somewhat challenging, as the xtra in. to in. 1/2 took a little time. It all turned out good though. Looking foward to you other videos. P.S. My E-mail is [email protected] would like to give ya my phone num. or at least get yours. FRANK VITALE Saint Louis Missouri 63137