Sorry Oops in the vast majority of cases the only answer possible is no on both points. Now add to the factors that you blew up Guillows plans to some size guess hoping it works with your converted weedwhacker and on top of all that expect to learn how to fly with. The chances of success is almost nil. First suspect any one who says oh sure I will teach you with it. Its unlikely you find any experienced mentor/instructor who would agree to teach you with that airplane. Why?? Well its simply that most of us has seen it all when it comes to guys trying to teach someone with an 'inappropriate' airplane and its never a pretty sight in the long run.

The scale I-16 you mentioned earlier if it is the Russian fighter you talking about then that is just about the worst example of a monoplane possible to try to teach someone with.

Do yourself a favor go ahead and build your dream airplanes but build a sig kit Senior Cadet and use your TT .46 Pro for it, Perfect engine for it , that is if you are serious and actually do want to learn how to fly beside just building.

John