Most of the kits we have been discussing here are American Eagle (I think). I also have the Palmer plans, and really did not want the to get that complicated. The fiberglass kits that are mostly seen in the pics here are much simpler. Although I am looking at the retracts being used on the Palmer. The problem with me is that between family, work, and grad school, there is little time for construction. I have made my landing gear box and am ready to mount it....... time, time, where is it?
Good luck on the C-130 though.
Bill Richardson