RE: Showtime for Pattern flying?
I've had my Showtime flying for a couple of weeks. Mine is 8lbs 8oz with OS91FX. No wheel pants. Lighter axles. Sullivan tailwheel. Lighter wheels. I used a 14oz tank as didn't want to carry around all that extra fuel. I have been having engine probs but have flown enough to say that if flies well. Throws have to be cut way down for pattern. I used the recommended cg and it feels about right.
The two h. stabs are not exactly lined up. The h. stabs are a little loose on the pipe. The engine mount is very flexible. I can move my spinner up and down almost 1/4 inch due to mount flex. Not sure if this is good or bad. My ailerons were a bit wavy too, but I don't know that you could get (and keep) perfectly straight ailerons. It took a few clicks of aileron and a few of up elevator to trim. Knife edge takes very little correction.
Overall, I think it is a very well done ARF. Even used some epoxy in key areas. Went together quickly. Can't wait to solve my engine issues and really do some flying.