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Posted by mudman1959 | Nov 08, 2012 @ 10:05 AM | 8,759 Views
Well it's finally back on the build table... Started putting some color on it and trying to make it match the real airplane. Once finished it will get a coat or two of clear acrylic gloss coat spray to give it a shine. The wings are next, I think I am going to permanently glue them on as the plane will be more for display than a flying model. I will fly it at least once... maybe. More to come... Mudman1959

Finished painting the wings and temporarily installed them. Still lots to do but I can finally see a light at the end of the tunnel.... Mudman1959

11/29/12 The landing gear and wing struts are on and secure with the wings are glued on permanent. A little touch up on the paint and a good balancing and then if the weather allows... maybe a test flight... Mudman1959

Here is the links to the plans I followed to make this plane... Mudman1959 http://www.outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=1296

https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...65873&page=311

Update 11/29/12 The wings are on permanently and the wing struts and landing gear are mounted and secure. Now for a good balancing and some ground testing and then we will see if it flies. The conditions will have to be perfect!...Continue Reading