George,

I had that kit, but never flew it. I think one of the reasons you don't see them around so much is that it was rather price-prohibitive for a DF kit of that size. I had a tough time with the gear doors, but Tommy Woods helped me out. That jet seems to be able to knife-edge all day, and yes, it's very fast. I hope you got the tip tanks to go with it because it really enhances the look as well as the visibility. After I saw one fly in person, I thought that its bad reputation, like that of the F-104's was unearned. Good luck!