They've got a neat design with the flat fuselage side pieces protruding through the firewall and triangle stock on both sides of the protrusion to lock it into place. With the G26, I probably won't reinforce too much, as it doesn't shake as bad as a lot of people think. I'm more concerned about strengthening the tail.

Another observation I've had confirms an earlier post either in this thread or another, and that's the crappy hinging job that GP has done. The slots for the CA hinges are all crooked and offset on all 4 of my wings. If I were to hinge the ailerons using the stock slots, the surfaces would be horribly offset. I had to rehinge all 4 wings using their power hinge slotter to get everthing lined up satisfactorily.

I do, however, like the pilots they included. A little "customization" and they'll work out great. The covering is also a lot better than most of the monokote ARFs I've seen lately. Mine had absolutely no wrinkling at all and the trim is real nice. I love the spinner as well, but it is just too small for the props the G26 will spin unfortunately.

Cannonball200--I too like the new Chip Hyde tailwheel and for the price, I might try one out for myself. Post some pictures of how it looks if you get the chance. Also, did you have enough wood avalable to give it a good, solid mounting? Supposed to be a ball bearing tailwheel which if it stays clean sure sounds like it would work great!