Looks good Nauset! The plane will be fairly balanced if ur using all the original parts. As you know these planes are considered heavy copared to todays standards. I intend to use mine on windy days and a pattern flyer. I have slowed on my project due to knee surgeries and lost some interest. As fish'n seaso is in full swing here in FLA. I will probably just fly and fish till Oct. In any case ur doing a fine job!!!