"I am happy to report I finished my Venture 60 about a month ago and took her up on her maiden flight. I am happier to report that all went well and I have her back in the hangar all in one piece.
"What a great build! I really enjoyed building this model. Thanks to your gallery, I got some ideas for my V60 from other owners. The only modifications I made to the plane was to cut the wingspan down by one bay on each side. I fly out of a small grass strip and I thought that would help get it on the runway in a reasonable distance. I moved the landing gear forward about three quarter inches for the grass strip as well. I also used two wing mounted servos from your dual aileron servo kit.
"For the canopy I used a tinting spray from an automotive store. I tried dying the canopy three times but that plastic wouldn't take it. I wish it were a little less dark but it came out smooth and looks good. I am using a Webra .61 Silverline and started with an 11x5 prop just so I could keep up with it. I will eventually use an 11x7.
"I used metallic red and jet white monokote for the covering and one quarter inch black striping.
"I’m sure I will have many years of enjoyment with this plane. Thanks again for a great kit.
"Feel free to add my pictures to your gallery. That would be an honor beside all the other beautiful Ventures."
