Well, if that's the case, then you could build a wood model from a short kit and while the Titebond is drying, you can make progress on a glass/foam model... I'd order an Atlanta from Don while they are available - beautiful model. Pretty tricky to build one from wood too. As for a starting classic model, the Deception is a very easy plane to build and very capable. You could cut the cores yourself for the wing/stab and I can send you the plans if you need them. Scott also sells cores and canopy for the plane.

Whatever you build, trike retracts and a pipe are mandatory (well, almost...)

Oh, you should check out Dave Phillips' late 70's early 80's photo collection - many good models from back in the day to take a look at:

http://www.trentonrcflyers.com/patte...idphillips.htm

UFO's, Dirty Birdy's, Bootleggers, Tiger Tails, EU-1A's, Tipo's, Curare's, Compensators, Atlas', Deception's and, rather unique, Jim Kimbro's Double Vision (a Deception variation). The Double Vision was a Deception with a wing mounted on the thrust line that was installed from above. I'll post a picture of this last pair.

David.