The Mac 32 or the US 35 would be ideal. I have a couple Mac 32's and they have the same power as the Homelite 30. The US 35's I've been around are also about the same. These engines all did a 18-8 @ 7500

There's no lead on it anywhere. It balances on the main spar.

The thing is covered with Century 21 fabric which adds a lot of weight.

All standard Futaba 3004 servos but 4-40 hardware on the flying surfaces. I run 4.8V. There are two elevator servos in the rear but the rudder servo is in the radio compartment. The tail wheel which was added later is spring loaded to the bottom of the rudder.

Has a 14oz tank.

Other than what's being mentioned, I've never had any trouble with it.

I initially decided the rudder mounting was a little weak so I used aluminum aero tubing to brace it. That only lasted a couple flights before it cracked. Probably because I didn't use inserts in the ends?

So I used the Dubro tail brace kit and it has held up fine.

The landing gear is as per the print and has held up fine.

I originally had Dave Brown wheels on it but they just couldn't handle the weight. I changed to the Dubro large scale wheels that bolt together. They are perfect.

I also have an extra kit.