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I probably should make a laminated fin strake as well, as it is quite large!

The Fin outline as it is when all dry and removed from the building board. Now for the ribs etc. This too is sheeted!

A little more work today on the tailplane. I just noticed that it is supposed to be sheeted, to match the real aircrafts metal skin. I can do that! I have to agree with previous posters that the instructions are a little sparse. There is a couple of photos of the laminated fin outline. I have always done it this way, with 1/16 laminations as it is much stronger than flat sheet and will not warp over time. Total is now 20 hours.

So much for mathematics, I think the total is now 18 hours

Another 3 hours today and the tailplane under way. Lets make the hours total 15!

P.s. No flaps either!

I think originally I was going use the 125 because I dont have 100, but it is down to attaining the CG without adding dead weight. A Lazer 100 is a lovely motor! (That I do not have). I will do a little more today, but I think I am going to work on the tailplane. I am sorry to say that I probably will be using ordinary fabric (Sig Coverall) covered elevators and rudder.

Both these models look incredible and I am in awe of people who can do this work. However it was never my attention to attempt these levels of scale looks. I am afraid you will have to suffer my inadequacies as I intend to progress toward a nice flying model that most people will recognise as a Beaver. Paul N

A couple of more hours- a couple of more photos. Formers 1 and 2 now fitted, it sort of looks like a Beaver now. The Saito is looking smart too. I have the option of using a 125 instead, but it depends on what is needed for the CG.

Some more work on the DH Beaver. I am informally counting the hours work just for interest sake. So far 13 hours with quite a bit to go! Probably not bad as i cut all my own strip wood on the bandsaw as i go. The engine bulkhead cut just waiting for epoxy glue. The tail cone is on. I have left it over size as the fuselage sheeting is to be fitted. I will use 2.5 mm on the sides but 3mm on the top and bottom. The longerons are 10mmx10mm and i am hoping to get nice rounded corners this way.

Bryan Lea, I liked the 3view of the fuselage side at the bottom of your message. Are you able to post the other views? Thanks

Wow! Very nice. I do not think that I am aiming for that high standard, just sport scale. How big is it.

Thanks everyone for your messages. Yes the sheeting is on the outside, ply to the wing TE and balsa after that. I think the Saito 150 will be heaps, but I may need the weight for C of G. When i get further on i will keep the landing gear in mind. Thanks

Thanks. Most of it wont be seen once the sheeting covers it. It will have Warren girder bracing for torsional rigidity, but that will be hidden too. I am planning on using a Saito 150 GK. But it looks nice anyway.

The hardest thing to do was to cut and crack the longeron to get the direction change under the wing trailing edge. Not difficult but no one likes cutting up longerons.