Thanks for the tips Tom! I have built a guillows hawker hurricane with great results. I do believe that a stearman is a more advanced level plane but it could be possible. Also like you were saying, it wouldnt be a good combo with that engine. I did look at that link you sent and the plane is nice and all but $45? That makes it very tempting to buy another guillows kit for a fraction of the price, even the larger models. I will, for sure, not buy anything till i get the engine and test it. thanks again!