Would this also work for an Avistar 40? I'm rebuilding a crashed one into a taildragger and I'm unsure as to how far forward I should place the mainwheels from their previous position.

Also, I thought that you should use something more substantial than a thin piece of plywood for the new mounting point of the main gear. I've gotten a 1/2 inch X 1/2 inch thick piece of basswood for the floor of the fuse, but if I'm wrong, could someone tell me before I make a mistake?

Thanks!