ORIGINAL: kingaltair

The wing is 100% to plansexcept there 1/2 the dihedral). As the picture shows, the engine was side-mounted, and cowled, (not really a structural deviation, but it DOES change the original's looks a lot). The major changes were the use of a Bootlegger stab, (from an unfortunate occurance in 25 mph winds during a contest-I decided to take out the anhedral), and a different shaped vertical fin, with vertical hinge line for better rudder response, and a more modern look. I didn't really like the open, unsheeted stab, (and it was already built, with the same basic shape, control surface size etc).

I think the overal look is a lot sleeker than the original. What I'm telling people is this is more what the Taurus would look like if designed 5 years laterafter proportional radio.
I have since found a Taurus canopy replica, (I believe it is an 8" Sig canopy) that I got from Jeff Petroski, (see his threads on the Taurus under Vintage & Antique).

Some people like the look, and others feel if shouldn't be tampered with. The decision to make the mods was made long ago-and I stayed with it, however I've promised Jeff I will build the kit I bought from him stockI might side-mount the engine though.