RE: 1/2A pattern plane
BF, That's a great looking little Kougar!
For those who don't mind a "stick" front end the "Joy Stick" (RCM plan # 594)
looks like a good larger size pattern plane. (38.5 inch wingspan)
I almost forgot I had the plans, a .074 would do great on this plane!
I flew a .61 version of this plane back in the 80s. The guy I sold it to still has it!