RE: another cool plan
The build it to crash well mentality + full size gear would explain the weight. That much weight in such a small package could really push a TD beyond its' red line in a death dive. A plane that heavy and small would be a chore to launch with a 4.2x4 prop, you would be stuck either in 5x3 or 6x3 mode to get it going. This little plane nowadays could be a great match for a TD, AME or KB with a 4.2x4 prop. Might be too small for a heavier Fora?