Keith,

I used the sheeting that came with the kit. I thought it a little cheap to edge glue those strips rather then provide 4" wide material. Wood in the kit was free of warps,bows or other defects. It is however the heaviest balsa I've found in any of my kits. I lightened the fuse, it is still plenty stiff, as I just hate adding weight to balance and the Fox is a lightweight engine. This forum is motivating me to finish up my project But best I can hope for is shortly after thanksgiving. Given that your mounting a 60 for power it sounds like you won't need to bother trying for a light tail. I'd leave the fuse and tail as to counter balance. Never done pull-pull so can't help. I'd move the elevator servo back as it looks like you'll need some weight back there.