Getting along fine with the Morane Saulnier Type N

I had planned going flying today. The weather is a bit warm, but otherwise perfect. I figured it would be crowded what with the 4th of July weekend, and we can't fly gassers/nitro until noon. I didn't feel like driving 40 min to wait my turn and get 4 flights in 2 hrs, then a 40 min drive back ...   I am off Wednesday morning before an appointment, so I can go then. Conditions will be great, and I have a 3 day weekend next weekend. Hope to get a lot of flying in.

I decided to spend a few hours in the garage, stop at 3p and rest before work tomorrow (I walk outside 10-12 miles a day). I worked on the Morane and made a lot of headway. I had finished the cote work yesterday. Not perfect, fair. But it'll do as it is at the edge of my skill set 

Engine plumbed and mounted. Close fit... The cowl is open here between the muffler and the cylinder head, so that's not a problem. Accessing the fuel line attachment to the carb requires removing the engine. 

Pic is not centered. All that weight is on the starboard side, and the torque in the other direction. Should balance out.

Nice switch. Charge port and green power-on light.

Everything is in place and connected. I installed the control rods and connected the throttle wire. Didn't have my transmitter to center things and trim the throttle cable. You can see the deck forward of the wing dowel that cups the front of the plastic top and holds the wings front pegts. I epoxied it in place. The silver cap is the fuel dot.

Wheels on. Opted to put a tail wheel on instead of a skeg; enough problems steering with "ailerons" (remember this is 3 channel). Curiously the pre drilled hole on the right main wheel was lopsided so it wobbles... VERY annoying.. They were $10 at my hobby shop. Someday I may cover the wire gear with wood.

I made a bridle to double secure the front of the wing, here being primed. It will run from one end of the wing dowel athwart the fuse in front of the wing, over the pegs on the front of the wing  In addition to the front deck, the wire will secure the front wing pegs. The loops are closed with copper and solder. I think this is pretty clever. I likely will not remove the wing for transport. We'll have to see. It would require first removing the wires, then the plastic top. Not a big deal, but I am not a patient man.

Dry fit the wing. Fits snug under the deck.

It was time to stop. Not shown is the plastic top. I finally installed the top wing wire tower on it. I'll explain that more when I do the wing wires. Next on the to-do list is to install a prop, test run and tune the engine. It has a new glow plug, it's in good shape, so I don't expect any issues. Need to trim the throttle wire and put a copper cap on the end. Set up the throttle, rudder and elevator trims on the transmitter. Install the cowl. Install the plastic top and pilot. Set up the wing wires. Make and apply the rondels and FAA-AMA stickers, etc. Then maiden. Good day!