txdave,
sorry i missed this thread earlier. i don't know if you sorted out this problem or not but, if not, here was my solution for putting a Saito 40 up front. the first pic shows the nose as built per plans. the second photo shows how i shortened the nose after realizing i couldn't shoehorn the saito in. the third photo shows the look with the cowl on. here is a link to the build thread i posted: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_14..._1/key_/tm.htm