I too agree that 4* is not a beauty contest material, but when done right like

http://www.renderwurx.com/rc/sig4star/

It sure has the looks, and flys great. Not scale though.

that web site inspired me and I got the following

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_11...tm.htm#1233378

pretty same except the cowl. but Tom(randerwurx) has it.

you can build your own balsa cowl. I have seen someone mounting engine upside down and build a cowl arround it, which looked even better and will be easier IMO.

If you put a 46 BB engine it will be great. Today I had one of our clubs young fellow 16 btw who is the best flier by far.

He had it hovered with 46FX 11x5 do snap rolls knife edges, 4 and 8 point rolls and lots of things I even don't know but sure looked good and plane has to much to offer for me and he said he liked it((he has 46% Ultimate).