youre right, i tend to stick to the cheper ARFs just because my pockets arent so deep but i would like to build more from now on. as far as overpowering its not really an issue with me but every now and again i see ARFs (cheap ones) and they say something like this and i just wonder about wing loading. oh yeah by the way its for a texan so it would be wing loading for a warbird i guess.

Wingspan 82"
Fuselage Length 55"
Recommended Engine
Size 2c/160
Flying Weight 11.9 lbs - 12.3 lbs
Wing Area 1,007 sq in