Its easy to tell when someone is talking from experience. No replacement for that.
Antique, nice to see someone with actual knowledge answering questions
Ksawyer, let us know how it flies when you get to that point
That was always one of the planes on my bucket list. Ive either been in the wrong place at the wrong time or just didnt have the funds when I found one. I dont have near enough patiance to build one for myself lol. Even though I biuld for others. If you ever see one fly, your hooked. Guess thats why you dont see many of the Balsa USA's for sale.
Only way you could make this thing even more impressive, is with a Moki 250
Good luck with it and listen to most of these guys, use a little common sense, and your motor will do just fine.
WBG