Canadair Waterbomber 48" wingspan

[Michael]

Top of front fuselage.

[Michael]

Battery compartment hatch.

[msatin]

Looks Fantastic Michael!

[Michael]

Finlets built and in place (not yet glued).

Next, I'll probably start on the servo placement and linkages for the elevator and rudder, before closing up the rear fuselage top.

[GuyOReilly]

I am looking forward to seeing how you will do the water scoops and release mechanism!!   
Guy

[Michael]

Servos and linkages installed for rudder and elevator.

[Michael]

All major construction is done. Total weight, with receiver, servos, wires, motors, props, spinners (3D-printed by David), electronic stabilizer, and 3-cell 2100mah battery, is 1150 grams, or about 2½ pounds. It still needs a battery tray and covering, so it'll be a few more ounces.

[Michael]

The model is disassembled and ready for covering. The 3 photos are of wing parts, tail parts, and fuselage parts.

[Michael]

Covering in progress.

[Michael]

Covering and painting is done. There are still some decorations (stripes, fake landing gear, windows, etc.) to be applied before assembly.

[Michael]

The striping is a mix of individually cut strips, strips from a roll, and individually cut curved sections, carefully lined up and applied. About 3 hours work, but I really like it!

[Michael]

Trim and decoration details are not exactly scale, but they are nice and effective.

Next I start the general assembly.

[Michael]

Finished!

Assembled, radio and stabilization system installed, linkages installed, power system installed, triple deflection and exponential rates set, and ready to fly.

Total weight with battery (balanced) is 1260 grams, or approx. 2 pounds and 12 ounces (44 ounces).

Now I'll wait for a nice, not-too-windy, day.

[sihinch]

That's gorgeous. What a scratch build!  Well done again, Michael! 

S

[msatin]

WOW! Stunning Michael
Congratulations