It's a standard Elder 40 with the back open so there is no way I can put gussets around the braces and cross bracing is out because of the pushrods.  I like the idea of scoring the basswood to give it some tooth.  Got things squared up and can only glue one thing at a time, let it dry overnight then move to the next piece.  Alternative is to have a plane that does barrel rolls real good...and nothing else!  Thanks for the idea, believe me they help.