This build is going very good, so far. I have attached two more pics. I am still waiting on the 2 pcs. of 48" basswood for the spars for the wing. While waiting I decided to assy. the fuselage, optional wingtips, etc.

I assume when I glue in the firewall that I won't have to make any adjustments to it. I will be installing a .61 OS FX. I have purchased a Sulliavan Dynamount Soft Motor Mount.
The engine is dampened with rubber mounts to eliminate a great deal of vibration.

With the stock muffler I can swing the engine 90 degrees and it will clear the bottom of the firewall only if I lower the engine down from pre-marked holes by about 1/8". Do you think this will affect the thrust line enough to be detrimental?

I am a little concerned about muffler ground clearance. The muffler will be running right in line with the R.H. bottom seam of fuselage, so I think it will be ok. It will be blowing fuel underneath and between the main gear. I will not make any decisions until I am further along, wing built and mounted and gear attached.

I am depending on you guys to help me if you note anything either in my comments, pictures or just from your experience.

Thanks

Jim
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