Well, it was about what I expected, although a little tail heavy and having too much elevator throw, managed to survive day one.
I'll add some weight to the nose and move the pushrod in a hole on the bellcrank.
With 25% nitro and a Cox 6X3 and big control throws it was twitchy, but not as fast as I'd hoped for. I did use the 35' lines.
Non aerobatic at this stage, just mushed when coaxed into a loop.
Fun project anyway, and it can only get better.
Makes a change from Noblers etc.