Mr. Lou:

You asked for opinions. I have one however as one that gave up CL in the very early '70s for RC, but is now becoming more and more interested in returning to such, my opinion may not be worth much. My opinion is of short description:
GREAT, FANTASTIC, and all associated words of same meaning.

While you are most likely very familiar with this: http://stunthanger.com/smf/index.php?topic=12144.0 I will show it here just so other interested CLers may wish to investigate the topic. This is a position that somewhat parallels your idea, yet different in scope.

Of course, there is a strong wave of PAMPA that have no desire to see any changes to anything that PAMPA has going. Not to mean to be negative, but the individuals that now make kits for classic events will most likely not support your position, however rank and file modelers probably will.

While I have an Old Timer about ready to get tested with a Super Cyke, ignition, I also have some classic kits. I do not have much in photos of my models from the 50s thru 1970s, however the kit models I built in those days were too far modified to qualify for Classic.

One gripe I do have about current Classic and even Old Time Stunt is that there is much definition for the model, yet modern CL Stunt Engines are allowed. If it's OT or Classic, IMO the engines should be NO 4-Strokes, NO tuned pipes, and all props should at least be WOOD.

So there is my opinion about your plan and other opinions that you never asked for. BEST of LUCK for your plan and please keep the information coming.

Thank YOU!