Put the project away for almost 10 months, started it again November 2002 . Finished welding the frame, built  landing gear and all tail surfaces ( again used the jig method), the struts are only temporary (pvc tubing)
tail pieces temporarily mounted for photos. At this point I was thinking of using a  gas jug mounted in the back. you can also see the tail wheel in place, I used a bicycle fork and hub cut down and re-angled  attached to a spring gear.

original location of landing gear, had to move for EA81 engine

 

Frame is painted, temporarly attached head, at the time I was planning on using old spindle head I have ( if anyone can use one let me know) I used a rotor hawk instead.
rudder pedals installed.