You're welcome. I really wished this model would handle the weight better as I agree with you. A miniature pattern plane like this would be so cool with the gear sucked up. Especially on a low fly by.

The first of the two I flew was built by me. It weighed 3.25 lbs. ready minus fuel. The second weighed 3.75 and was built by a very good friend of mine. I bought it from him after cart wheeling mine on an unsuccessful attempt at stretching the glide back to the runway on a dead stick landing. His was prettier, but I still cannot figure out where the extra 1/2 lb. came from as both models used the same engine, radio and hardware. All I can think is his had some heavier wood and he may have been a little generous on the glue.

I'm with you on my affection for these smaller models. They are so easy to handle and transport. They use small amounts of fuel and have less area to be wiped down at the end of the day.

When you build your kit, post some pictures here if you have a digicam!

John