Proflip, Where you get plans for Superstar 3? RCM&E have SS1 (Illustrated) and SS2 plans, but although I have photos of the 3 I haven't seen plans or an explanation of the mods to turn a 2 to a 3. (SS1 non retract, SS2 has retracts). But you are right, a most capable design. I have a 2 which I use for pattern, and it's still competitive. For those still trying to make up their minds might I suggest the RCM&E (all wood) 'Atlas'? Comes in about 7lb and is a slight improvement on Superstar, nothing I can put my finger on, just seems to do things a wee bit smoother. And it even seems to be nicer to fly than my Curare, so there you are. Blue Angel too is a spectacular model in the air, but I find it slightly more difficult to fly in competition due to the swept wing. Nothing to do with what it does, but I find it not so easy to tell when I am 'wings level' when lining up that next centre maneuver.
Evan. WB #12.