So,
I purchased two (NIB) GP Gee Bee R2's at a local swap meet last year and finally decided to assemble one of them. I've got one week into it and what remains is to mount the radio gear, pilot and canopy. This is definitely one of the most beautifully-fabricated ARF's I've seen in years. Instructional manual, paint and overall appearance is outstanding.
I built it exactly per plans and will use the O.S. 120-e Surpass for power, Electro-Dynamics glow driver system, JR 821 digital servos and the supplied landing gear.
Haven't balance her yet; however, I was quite careful to avoid excessive usage of epoxy, so hopefully I'll be around the 11 lb. range.

I've got extensive warbird experience; however, I'm still a little apprehensive on that first flight which I expect will take place next week during the X-mas break. Is it recommended to fly this plane off a asphalt runway, as opposed to a grass field considering the stock wire gear is used?
You guy's utilizing 'expo' into the elevator? What prop provides the best braking affect with the O.S. 120 4-CYCLE - 16" X 6"?

Heli-Rod - Do you still own and fly your version @ Markham Park.

Thanks guys,
NICK