Hi Jester! Thank you for taking time to share your insight. From what I'm reading around is that these warbirds are like flying a brick. I am getting too old and lazy to work too hard: I think I'm more suited for Sunday fliers than squirrely acrobatics. I always thought big old biplanes with lopey radial engines were the cats pajamas: That will be my goal. Ive been researching the kits: the ones that I like the most are the Top Flite Mustang and the Bristol M1. The Grumman is a biplane but I cant find much info on that kit. The Goldberg seems to be quite heavy -- I wonder how that can even fly (LOL). The other kits are cool but the aforementioned pique my interest. My neighbors wife had me over yesterday and let me back in the basement. I found more kits even older than my initial list. Theres some planes in various stages of completion, misc parts, many plans, and old rc magazines and books. To say Martin was an avid rc airplane hobbyist is an understatement. With all his collection falling onto my lap I guess I have no choice but to adopt this hobby.

I wouldnt mind trading for a trainer albeit I'm in Ohio a fair distance from TX. I'll be joining the local club so maybe I can set up a trade with a member.