Some good responses here, gents. OF: the prop is a 10" Master Airscrew (perhaps a 3 or a 4). Very pretty engine in gold and black, it's a favorite. I've not built anything for it yet, but I'm kind of a control line fan and envision something with 2.4 gig throttle control that shows off the engine. Will have to see. Would I be better off with a different prop? FYI, I'm really a fan of off-beat engine designs (four-stroke, diesel, old gas ignition) on a small budget.
Taildragger: I too have had good results flicking backwards when I get the prime just right. The Saito 30 doesn't have an intake choke - perhaps I can rig something up. At any rate, the primer bottle I have works or I can just invert the engine.
Perhaps a starter is in my future, but presently it's hand propping only.
Thanks to both of you!
Davey Mo