With regard to canopy latches, I might give the [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8880745/anchors_8880745/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#8880745]Magic Box[/link] some consideration.

Got some more stuff done the last couple of days, the motor mounted with a ply plate to spread out the bolt hole stresses, and the battery deck.

Also got the rudder servo set up, using the fishing swivels to keep the pull-pull wires from winding up when turning the adjusters.