Hi Dave, hope you had a great Xmas. Family chipped in on Turkey so all went well . Terrible here, one flake of snow and everything stops!

Note your comments on struts , I too did not want to follow the Sig plan, but I am not sure if I made it any easier for myself.

I made up four "N" struts in medium balsa 3/8 /1/8 strips, designed to place the wire struts in center, [ already soldered together] . I then cut two thick blocks of MDF, covered in cling film. Made hard wood spacers slightly less than 1/4 thick. Now [I am getting there!] assembly- Lay one N strut on MDF, spread thinly with 30 min epoxy , place wire N strut onto balsa , coat inside of other balsa N strut with epoxy, place that over to match , cover all with other MDF block ANDTHEN squeeze the blocks together to meet spacers, with strong clamps. This will press the wire [including soldered joints] into the balsa. Much later, take apart and you have cabane struts completely covered . Sand tosymetrical shape. I did the same for end wing struts,only for those I used thinner balsa. All looks good to this day.

There is a saying in UK [ you may have it] "Please dont try this at home!!!!!

Happy NewYear, Glen.</p>