Hi Robert,
The Vertigo II is my all-time favorite also. I was lucky to buy one already built with Kraft-Hayes electric retracts. I got it from a really nice guy and top-notch pattern flyer who was a KC-135 pilot in the air force. I put a Webra Speed .61
on it and it was just OK. Then I put a piped Rossi on it and that made all the difference. One of our club members was a highway trooper and he brought his radar out to the flying field. He clocked my Vertigo at 135 MPH as it flew
over his patrol car. I flew that Vertigo for about 4 years. I never had a Phoenix of my own, but I flew a couple that belonged to friends. In my opinion, the Vertigo was clearly better. If a good quality Vertigo kit ever becomes available again, I will be first in line to get one. I hope you are able to get one.
Best Regards
JC