Guys

The Shinden arrived from Norway today (By Parcelforce not Longship!). So far it looks absolutely fine, superb fit and finish to all parts, the wing tube is about 1/3 of the weight of the one in my Otop. I did a quick weight check on the assembled airframe which was 5lbs 12oz for the airframe , canopy (not cut yet) landing gear and spats, add the battery at 2lbs 2oz and we have 7lbs 14oz say 8lbs which leaves 3lbs for the motor/ prop/spinner ESC/ and radio install. I am sure I can do this under 11lbs. No instruction of course so I will have to re-read the thread. Fitting the landing gear looks like a PITA at the moment but everything else looks ok. I really like how they have drilled all the holes for the control arms very neatly.

John