Thanks!
Here is a small photo update. It's been two-steps forward 1.87 steps backward, but I have the wings in place, though much touch-up is required and I'm still not entirely happy. Though I followed the 3-view, I ended up making the wings thicker than I intended, but it is too much to go back and redo.
The second photo shows one of two partial landing gear assemblies. I searched for a suitable wheel and tire combo, but found nothing that would work, until I was at the hardware store and came across faucet repair kits which included little rubber o-rings, one of which was the perfect size. Made a sheet styrene disc for a wheel, inserted an tubular axle, and I think that'll do! The strut assemblies are sheet styrene, hand carved with a sharp exacto knife - miraculously, no cuts on my thumbs!!
Still think I'll make it, but a lot of detail remains.
The three-views do not show any semblance of a radiator. When I made the profile, I added a fuselage-side-mounted unit, but that would be pretty inefficient. As I build the model, I'm amazed that Mr. Gallaudet did not mount a radiator in the nose - would have made sense. Anyway, I think I'll stick with the side-mount unit because it adds visual interest. Feel free to add your thoughts!
Chuck
