It has been a while since I have updated. Too busy building, ya know? I decided to do a box type of engine mount for this plane. It helped tremendously when figuring in my 2 1/2 degree of right thrust, and the engine side offset. I've got it tack glued right now, just making sure everything is true and square. Box is made of 1/8 ply, and uses 1/4" spruce stock for gusseting. I can remove four bolts, and slide the whole works out including fuel and smoke tanks (both 14 oz Sullivan flex tanks) for maintenence. I got the idea from looking at a fellow club member's Gee Bee racer. Upon further investigation, it looks like thats how the majority of the bigger birds are done. So much for being a 'visionary' .