The canopy fits the same on mine, although it's black so the gap isn't as noticeable.

I've been using the OEM tank without any issues since I took it apart and re-built it, the stopper did come loose on me, It just wasn't tightened enough, but that was my bad assuming the guy I got the plane from built it right in the first place.

Looks like they changed the horns, mine has the bolt style control horn hardware

Did you read my all posts over on that FG thread? Some things there to consider looking for in the wing tube areas, I don't want to clutter or hijack your thread here re-posting it

Something I would invest in if you don't already have, is a good set of Allen and Nut drivers, they make the 12 bolt strut assembly much easier and quicker