That looks really good. I guess you'll reach around with your left hand to adjust the needle. My Shoestring was set up like that. It protects the needle if you can get to it easily enough.
Get a camera on it at the field so we can see your first flights.
What prop are you starting with? My old blue(and black) LA 46 likes an APC 12x4. I think my Cardinal was in the same weight range, that should be fine.
Rusty

Chris

...Question,,,,,,,,,,,, Is the landing gear set right. Looks like a bit back set is all. maybe the pictures tho.

Carl

Chris

I like the Xoar props.  I use the 12-4 on my LA. If I use a different brand I use the APC 12-4

Question,,,,,,,,,,,, Is the landing gear set right. Looks like a bit back set is all. maybe the pictures tho.

Carl

I hate to pick on little stuff, and I can't see from the pics, but make sure none of the spinner cutouts are touching the prop anywhere.

Your plane will spontaneously explode into a fireball.