What part of LA are you in? I'm in Monroe (north east corner). I have almost 15 years in building and have built several warbirds including multi-engine bombers. You can check my site at [link=http://rc_builder.tripod.com]http//:
www.rc_builder.tripod.com[/link].
Since you have a large scale bird it would not be a problem to meet you at half way point to save on shipping. The span and fuse length may require motor freight if you were to ship it.
Take a look at my site, there are a few pix and some details on my experience. My phone number, email, and address are on the site so you can contact me if you any questions or want a bid.
Thanks,
Scott