I just can't resist putting in my two cents worth. I bought one as a taildragger trainer, also. I was planning on a warbird and wanted to have some experience before I tried flying it.
The first, and lasting impression is that it's a very nicely made plane, very sturdy and unfortunately on the heavy side. I used an AX 46 on mine. Was a really nice looking plane.
I didn't have a lot of experience (well, none at all) flying taildraggers when I tried to fly it. I actually had one of our most experienced guys maiden it for me, and he had a lot of trouble getting it to go straight down the runway. Whether it was because it was marginally overpowered or just the airplane itself, that little bird gave him (and me) more heartburn trying to get it to go straight. I'm not saying it can't be done, it can, but for a first taildragger it might be a bit much. On the plus side, if you can take it off straight, you'll be ready to get anything off straight!
IMHO, for a taildragger trainer, I would look elsewhere. I would want something overpowered, with better ground handling characteristics. Say a 40 sized stik. Or even a H9 Twist with lots of expo.... something that won't frustrate you as much as my SWII frustrated me.....


Andy