Mark,

Actually, yes. I haven't posted it up yet but I have considered your post and changed a whole bunch of items to the main design. After looking at some pics from many different pattern planes on the forum, I'm settling on a hybrid between the BM and some of the japanese roach designs. Basically, it will have less formers than the BM but it will have lightweight cross members. on the sides and top. The sheeting will be on the sides of the crutch like the BM. The main 'box' will be 4" instead of 5" so the motor will basically rest on a plate at the top of the box, doibled with triangle stock. I have also moved the wing 2" forward to give more tail moment and moved the horizontal lower so it is closer to the engine's CL. I'll try to post it tonight to the site sao you all can take a look. I will start putting in dimensions pretty soon. Thanks.

Butch