Well with the Lohner done there was no excuse but to press on with 'the beast'
There have been a few points during the build that it's nearly taken flight but getting closer to calling it done now. Big mistake not fitting the external controls before completing the rest of the rigging; I managed to snap a couple of cables which meant some 'choice' language rang out from the workroom. After a calm down one was replaced, but I decided to ignore the second one for fear of causing more damage than I was repairing
Since the original white metal tailskid was missing I needed to concoct something to stop the rear end scraping along the ground; a few scraps of brass some wire and solder gave an acceptable version and then it was onto the main undercarriage. A few liberties taken here, but few will get close enough to be able to tell . . .
Some bungee cords to add and then a lick of paint needed before being able to have it correct way up and ready for taxiing
