Hello all,
I've done several scratch builds, mostly "bashed" versions of proven designs. I've acquired a Saito FA-30 Golden Knight four stroke that runs quite well. Thought I'd like to build a standoff scale Dalotel to put it in. I like to fly "Sunday aerobatics", the overall design is attractive, and no need to vacuform the canopy.

I've been told by the more experienced at our club that the FA-30 would be roughly equal to a 2-stoke 25. Also that E-Flite motors of 25 size are roughly equal to a .25 2-stroke. OK so far I guess.
Trying to "size" the build, I researched 25 size electrics and found that wing area for "sunday aerobats" is in the 480-490 sq in range with about a 50-53 inch wingspan.

I've located some 3-views and even a set of barely legible plans for a ? .46 ? size plane. My attempt to resize for the FA-30 result in a WS of 52" and area of 484 sq in. I've always built very light, both kits and scratch, but won't even attempt at a guess for overall weight.

So the question is, does this size seem reasonable for that engine?

TIA for any suggestions.

G42