If you want a plane that tracks like a pattern plane and cost is an issue, the Excelleron 90 is excellent, and with an OS120AX it is a beautiful combo. It will fly 3d or as I fly it for pattern with all the control surfaces tuned down. Excellent combo. Hobbie People puts them on sale all the time and you can get one from $179 to$279 depending on the sale.

The only thing I changed out is:

a. used Great Plane Medium pin hinges
b. landing gear to give more clearance on the prop.