Next we need photos!
Ncrome, this exaust tube is interesting, seems like a lot of work.
How did you change the gear wire what did you use?
How did you deal with the wheel cups with the 3" wheels?
on my Jug I attached the wing fillets to the fuse insted of the wing. So that the wing fits up to the fillet insted of trying to wedge the fuse between the fillets when I put the wing on. It works perfectly!

Scott B