Im currently building the top flite P-47.I mounted the engine per the 2% of right thrust and no soft mounts.I am using a Fuji 64 engine and made my own mount to bring the engine out per plans and it looks dead on center with the cowling. Remember that they have shifted the engine off center to compensate for the right thrust.

How did your retracts with wheels fit in the wing?Im about one week from glassing the airplane.If you have any more questions feel free to email me.Good Luck