Shakes,

It might have been Mike who called it a Patriot...either way, yeah, it's good looking ship, and Dick flies it better than anything else I've seen him fly. It's a joy to watch.

Chad,

No

Daryl,

I'd given some thought along those lines, as I WOULD like a warbird in the hangar at some point...though, admittedly, I'll probably go with a Texan when that time comes (I just love the plane and, let's face it, there's a BUNCH of Mustangs out there ).

As for the Shrike, they just never really appealed to me for some reason. Excellent suggestion given my criteria though.

Lightfoot,

Thanks for the insight on the motor...I'm looking forward to getting it on something more than ever before.

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One thing I'm thinking of...I could likely sell the 2 'extra' motors for $150 or so, and go with the 60 size Patriot kit, http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...1p?&I=GPMA0450