RE: 3D Hot Hots Build
kdc, I'm building the newest version. It was in the May 2007 MAN. I'm going glow with mine, but Steve Santich's is electric. I haven't seen much on it, but if it flies the way Steve says it will, It should be just what I'm looking for.
mmattockx, thanks for the link, I'll check them out.
Gray Beard, The Balsa around here is Mid West. Most of it is very soft, and like you said, the price is high. I use it sometimes when I'm making test gliders. I will check my LHS once the plans get here and I have a wood list, but I can't imagine it being cheaper unless the list is small and it comes in less than with shipping.