In the current Model Aviation there is a plan / build report on a low wing somewhat eliptical golden age type model design. I want to say it's the Miss - E but that may be the high wing electric also featured??. What would be your thoughts about kitbashing the Four Star 60 to this new shape.

My thoughts are the 60 is quite similar already requiring some outer wing work and I think this will be the most major change.
Relocation of the the main gear from fuse to wing.
Moving the cockpit rearward with some turtle deck modifcation
Some tail feather modificatons

Having built many kits over the years and done some kit bashing as well, this would be well within my capability. My question is one of aerodynamics.... Do you think I could safely transform the 60 and end up with something that would be a ncie flyer similar to the four star. With all the wing area of the 60 and having shortened the span in the past on the 40 size, I don't think losing area would hurt. But it's loosing it to the shape of the elliptical outline that concerns me. I'm not sure if design requirements for elliptical type wings require changes either to airfoil or other areas, incidence, etc that I'm unaware of? It's something I'm thinking about for a winter build.