get some 30 minute epoxy. Do not glue on the stabs, or glue the wing halves together with 5 minute.

You'll be very happy with the 4*, it IS a great plane. I fly mine often and always enjoy it, and Leftnut, I too correct for the rudder pitch by adding up. You HAVE to.

As far as the engine access, I don't think there's all that much difference between the two, but I've never had to replace an engine bolt either. The landing gear? I didn't install the stock gear on my most recent SS, I immediately installed "Dural" type aluminum gear under the fuse.
Dennis-