Just in from the shed,I have started yesterday cut the sides and will need to dig around to find some thick ply for the F1 for the motor to hang on. As to moods I did run flaperons worked better with them up than down. I will look at the front wheel position. Again thanks weazel1 Your my mat at the moment. PS I also have a Great planes Tomcat in the shop wilh the same repair. All going well. Yours Paul T