I think we are seeing an evolution in the hobby (because of those crazy Russians and the jet masters) to spare no expense builds. From what I gather, they dropped a quarter mil (or so) into that airframe. Like a fine Patek Philippe watch, I imagine the winning formula is in complications, not the simple and well executed. Somewhere there is a Gordon Ramsey plug on the arrogance of overly complicated dishes versus the simple and fresh.

Frankly, I would love to see a Fiat CR-32. IMHO one of the best looking of the fighting biplanes. Is a bit more interesting then other biplanes and has features that render it interesting. WACO is like a staggerwing beach or a round cowl Cessna. Gorgeous, but ordinary.

PS....has anyone figured out how to add a picture straight off a device and not a URL?