Hello Rob

Your Zero sounds like a Royal but might be a smaller version. Mine has a 63" wingspan and an aluminum cowl. As far as the Zero as a second plane, I would recommend that you consider a low wing intermediate type plane. There are many to choose from. I bought a Tower Hobbies KAOS ARF for $129.00. It is old technology but still flies great. It gets you used to flying low wing airplanes and to the higher speeds you will encounter with a warbird. I am still waiting to get my Zero out for its maiden flight. Just havn't had the time.

Regards,

Jamie