Yep that is what I thought as well as the best route.
It is also my intention to upgrade as although I converted to 2.4 I do wish to have one of the latest radios on the market. We will see.
For the moment, I have my hands full with other projects but I do wish to start thinking about this project especially with retract system as this plane had knee type struts while the front wheel was angled forward by around 104 degrees which may be somewhat difficult to get at 1/3rd scale.

Thanks all for your feedback. It is appreciated.

Reuben