You might want to reconsider converting it to a tail dragger. I have never had a plane land like my Tiger 60. Once it makes contact with the ground it sticks like glue. We have 3 of the planes in my club and they all land that way. Either way you'll love the plane. One other suggestion. Every one that has one has mentioned that the plane is tail heavy. I mounted my engine as far forward as possible, installed a large battery pack under the tank and still added 2 oz to the nose...