Just curious Fredsedno, are you going to do a build thread? there is alot of good info on searching here on RCU and if you do a build thread it would be a lively one due to the popularity of this kit. Have you thought about a covering scheme? I am almost jealouse even though I just finished my Hog about you getting ready to build one! I just love the fact that there is not too much plywood in this kit. The wings are amazingly strong with only ply for the tips and a couple of plywood doublers for the landing gear. You have to love sanding and carving blasa to build this baby for sure. If you are flying off of a smooth field the modified (per plan) tail dragger setup should be fine but it you ever fly off a rough surface the landing setup that dignlivin has would probably be better. I really do wish I had built mine tail dragger now for a couple of reasons, simplicity is a good one but it is a pain getting in there to adjust the nose gear if needed and I just think the tail dragger looks awesome. I am even considering installing a set of dural gear on mine and covering the wing blocks. I was pleasantly surprised that this old bird would knife edge! and inverted flight is great too. It does a beautiful snap roll as well. I am a bit worried about being able to get ahold of another Hog in the future so I copied all of the parts and I belive I could make more hogs now from scratch if need be. I canged my pilot out to one with a bit more "attitude" as the Hog begs for a good looking pilot. i could not locate a pig or hog pilot of the right size so I think this character will be fine.