Hi, I hope you enjoy building and flying your LT as much as I did mine. I initially built mine as per the plans, but I ended up rebuilding the fuse and one wing tip after having a bad crash. At this point I made it a bolt on wing. Not that there was anything wrong with the rubber band mount, I just prefered the look of the bolt on. Upgrading the main gear to a fiberglass or aluminum would be a good idea, but it isn't really necessary. I still have the stock wire gear on mine and it has many flights on it.
I also built the Mid Star as a tail dragger for my second plane and I still fly it fairly often. You will love this plane. It really is a winner.
Anyway, you cant go wrong with either plane, so build it the way you prefer and enjoy the trip. I hope they serve you well.

Travis