Hi Roger,
When I first started to read your thread I thought god he's only just opened the box.
I have two of these, I built OU D with no issues, Motor is a DLE 55 with a rap around on a 24 x 8 flys great. Came out at 24Lbs. The second is being built by a mate Ian Redshaw, again with a DLE 55. I have placed the build link as he has shown what can be done with an ARTF. Must admit it is out standing work.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_10853319/tm.htm
Good luck with yours.
DB