I guess it's the idea of "scale functionality" that appeals to me. For example, the idea of making the joy stick and rudder bar operational (and connecting them to the servos) is totally appealing. Figuring out a way to make a small piece of balsa look like a compass is less so. Guess that's why I've never cared much for plastic modeling either.

Anyway, Steve, back to YOUR model! How much time do you have in it so far? And are the weight limitatons and CG issues for CL and RC similar?