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New update on the progress from the RC scale model Mooney 201 topic. After more delays and challenges than I am sure you want to hear about there has been some progress on the Scale Model of Mooney Rocket N1016U. The kit did not come with near as many features as I would have liked such as steerable nose gear, flaps and serviceable access bays etc. Not to mention the issue with 3 sets of wings splitting... that I had to order each time from Europe!! Also for some stupid reason I decided to take this opportunity to move into the 2.4ghz radios with telemetry which have a huge (at least for me) learning curve!! Anyway enough of my whining and on with the update. The Scale Rocket has progressed fairly well albeit extraordinarily slow to include a complete rework including the necessary design, modifications and installation of a larger engine (after all it is a Rocket), fully functionable retractable gear, working navigation - taxi & landing lighting, scale graphic details, 3 blade prop and hopefully soon a polished aluminum spinner! I hope... I need to complete the build this week as I am committed to bring the model to the Mooney Homecoming the following week... and the Mooney Ambassadors AOPA event in San Marcus the following week. we will see, it is going to be tight! By the way the one image is from my ol Bucket of Bolts Rocket in flight this weekend where I had a great time and great flying experience at the Yuma AZ Formation Flight Clinic, those guys do a fantastic job.... Well done Chuck, Dave, Kris, Larry, Bret and several others who went well beyond over and above! Here are a few images of the progress so far! Enjoy,