The MA and Rippy are Comp Unlimited planes while the Menus and
Minus are Fun Fly planes. For just play I'd go with the latter.
2 wheels and a rudder make them more of a sport type Comp
plane and will be sim to the MA and Rippy you know with the
addition of the above.

BTW Jeff is still around and someday may have the Diamond Back
Pro kitted which is in the same style as the Menus/Minus.
http://www.diamonddustrc.com/