The RC Custom Jets F-18

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Elevator rods glued:
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And elevator somewhat balanced:
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Slowly started with sheeting the other fuselage hafl.

From the vertical stabilizers I have sanded the leading and trailing edge in shape.
Then cut the rudders and shape that leading edge and test fitted the hinges:
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After a light sanding session I can glass the vertical stabilizers and rudders, when that is finished I can glue the hinges in place.
 

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Fitting the front wing spar.

The files for the following kist are updated, my holes were just a little to small but with some sandpaper on the inner tube this was quickly fixed.

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Next step is install the wiring for the servo`s and then closing the wings.
 

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The F-18 back on the building board:
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Started witch opening the aileron and flap servo openings:
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Made a aileron hatch and removed the skin so it will fit:
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Also for the flap servo:
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And fitted the aileron hinges:
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Now have to close the LH wing so I can measure and adjust the wing pipes before fixing
 
Looks really great! It remembers me when I built my AH-1F Cobra helicopter from starwoodscalemodels.com. Fuselage was completely build in wood as well. :-)
 
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