RE: Lanier Extra 300s 1/4 scale kit
You are making your own balsa rack... [X(] Cool, I am sure it will be very handy for your builds.
Yup I this the BME 44 is a good call as I belive the 55 will be far too much for this plane. I have done some measurement and I think I came to the conclusion that a 20" prop is about the biggest that will go on this plane with stock gear. Perhaps a 21" if every landing will be a 3 pointer or operation from asphalt/concrete.
As soon I am done with what is currently on the building table I will start to look into the turtle deck.