The building photos
While not step by step, this should show how this model is built.

At last we start!

Nose section laid out

Tail group laid out

Only about 2 hours of work here

Just another framing shot

Decals that I made for Heavy Date

Planked tail section

Planked nose section

Left side planked. Takes a long time!!

Now for the right side!

Right side planked!

Stab boned up

Big hole waiting for stab

Pica 1/5 scale Waco Bashed to Jim Franklins plane

This is how we sit waiting for a tail wheel retract

Tail wheel installed, retracted

And extended

Cable lead outs and air cylinder

Close up of mounting

Looks better from this side!

Ugly hole, but shows 4 screws holding gear in place while epoxy dries.

At last a wing!

I need a bigger shop.

YAHOO!!!!! In one piece!!!

My new Baron. Lights, retracts, the works.

First try with Flite Metal

Not too bad, practice, practice.

My baby stands up for the first time!

Glennis wheels and brakes, SWEEEEET!!!

Other side showing Robart retracts