ORIGINAL: Volfy
7-8 lbs is more inline with a .60 size model. I think Thunder Tiger's new Decathlon and maybe even Global's version are lighter at around 6 lbs. I have a Seagull Razzle 3D, and while I'm impressed with the quality and pre-fab completeness of these ARFs, some of their models seems to be a bit on the heavy side. My Phoenix Models Sukhoi 46 (looks to be made by the same factory) came out at around 6-1/2 to 7 lbs. It flew fine, but really would have flown much better if it weighed more at around 5-1/5 lbs.
My $0.02.
do you think that at 67" wingspan it borders a 60 sized plane? Ill check the other decathlons as well you mentioned. The nice thing about this one is the price is hard to beat.