Well, I have been following this thread with great interest. I have decided to ressurect my Shoestring from the stock pile of broken planes in my shop. I have begun the cumbersome task of rebuilding the fuse where it broke at the front end of the wing saddle. I will have to refabricate the ply sides stringers. as well as the 2nd and 3rd formers. Also, the gear area will need a complete refit. My recommendation to other Shoestring owners, "Never hit a ditch head-on during roll-out.