I have to say that the wood in this kit is absolutely, bar none, the finest balsa I have ever used. It is easy to infer that each piece was hand selected for it's intended purpose. I coudln't be haapier with the way this one is put together. In response to an above post, the engine mount is the new glass filled nylon mount from Sig. I hope to get this girl ready for covering over the next few days as teh weather here in MN is not paletable for flying. I just have to finish constructing teh horizontal stab, finish the canopy area, final sand, fit the cowling and cover. I expect maiden by OCT 17th with any luck! Cheers!