An elderly gentleman, who was cleaning out his basement, recently came by the field and gave away a bunch of stuff. Among 2 other vintage kits, I was lucky enough to receive a 1952 38" wingspan Berkeley "Brigadier" intended for free flight or single channel (rudder) RC.

The excellent plans show a rubber powered (!) escapement where a servo should be and among the recommended engines is a WASP .049

Though I usually fly high-powered IMAC style planes, I thought I would try my first electric
conversion with this neat little stick'n tissue job. Also, sort of honor the memory and traditions of pioneer RC modelers.

I'm been RC modeling for the better part of 25 years and have pretty good building skills, but I
know zippo about electrics.

For a nice flying Sunday sport flyer, what motor (oops, almost said "engine"), battery, prop, ESC
combination would you guys suggest? I would be happy with a 5 or 6 min motor run time.

For this first project I would prefer to stay away from costly high-tech engines, batteries, etc.
What would give adequate performance (no, I don't expect the little Brigadier to torque-roll!)
without costing an arm and a leg??

Thanks for any opinions.