I know what you mean Don. I love 3D planes, but there is something so graceful about a pattern plane. Especially with a 4-stroke on a tuned-pipe! They seem to fly somehow "more true" than other planes. Good luck with both your Venus and Typhoon!

Azpiroz, not sure what the problem is with wood screws... just make sure that you drill a (smaller) hole first and put in a few drops of CA. Plenty of strength. As for the Saito 125, I don't have any experience with the engine but you could always put your servos "up front" in the Venus and avoid any weight problems. It would probably be a great engine for the plane!