Tattoo,
That's the hottest sickle I've seen to date. I think he's got a point, mine has a gms .47 on the nose, spinning a 9x8 APC, at full throttle the whole plane looks like it takes on a different shape. Or maybe it's too much of a blur? All I know is, every time I'm flying at the field people usually ask me to fly it to show their buddies who've never seen it.
Spend 2 days or 2 weeks, on the wing or the whole plane? Who cares? I fly SPAD's exclusively now, and both the onlookers and myself are amazed at the performance. They all fly great, from the agile stik's to the fast sickle and dog-fighters, if put together correctly, same for balsa or foam. Anymore, I'm short on time. Less building = more flying. Durability = less repair time = more flying.
Take the plunge, try one out, you'll be surprised. Plans and everything you need to know:
www.spadtothebone.com