Originally Posted by
foodstick
Quinn , you could always try a kit bash..
You are still a newb to building and we alll were at one time
..but thats where you take a well known good flier like a 4 star, Tiger 2, or a high wing trainer and reshape the looks of the fuse to look like a different (scale) plane.
I have made 4 stars into ME 109,Spitfire,Typhoon ... its kind of fun to go that route...
I always thought a Tiger 2 might make a fun scale Bonanza or something..its a fun thing to try..
I think that you are on the right track. With a little imagination, and a few modifications, easy to fly sport models can become "scale models."
For the OP's skill level, Iwould suggest a Sig Kadet Senior. I modified mine into a tail dragger, added ailerons, and removed the dihedral. After that, I slapped on a Kadet Senior Sport cowl and covered the air frame in a "scale" motif.
I feel that this would be an excellent project for a novice builder and low time pilot.