Gungadin-

Electric?  Hmmm...  Back in the day (1974-1976) the more noise you made, the better!  My old flying field was a soccor field next to my high school in Phoenix.  They've since installed sidewalks and trees to discourage ANY kind of model airplane fun.  I'd probably be issued a noise citation and/or a trespassing ticket today.  Las Vegas has a designated site specifically permitted for U/C use.  Although I'm an AMA member, I still prefer the roar of a 2 cycle non-mufflered nitro engine, although I'll probably comply and go with the mufflered Brodak .25.  I didn't know you could still buy dope & silkspan.  Where do you get it?  Please post a pic of your Magician when it's finished.  Good Luck.  Mike - LVRCC