If you want to stick with a trike set up, why not look into the Cermark Graduate? It a nice looking plane and flys really nice. I've got one and have been going back and forth with it an my Avistar to see the differences with the high wing and low wing setups. This thing really moves with an OS 40FX too. For an ARF, it's not bad and it's reasonably priced.

Mine cost"

$159.00 Airframe (has all hardware, including fuel tank)
$109.00 Engine (OS 40FX)
$109.00 Flight pack (Futaba LOW/ R127DF RX/4 S3004 servos)
$12.00 Crystal

total $389.00

If you have to get the radio set, you could step up to the 6EXA system that has the same channel that you're already flying. This would give you one radio for both airplanes, and room for 4 more on the same channel. This is what I have done. The price of one of those, according to the Tower catalog is $179.00 (comes with everything including 4 S3004 servos). Something to think about.

If you are set on a tail dragger, go with the 4* as I have read many great things about them on this site and a guy who flys with one of ouy Club members flys one with a 4 stroke on it. Nice sound! Why be like everyone else and get the 4*? Be different! Good Luck!

Don