Hello Mick. I just recently went to a nice Low Wing [link=http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/159545.asp]Black Horse T-28[/link] low wing. The plane handles great and is very inexpensive and comes with flaps. It will do a couple things that you want. Get you into a warbird and be low wing. I have Magnum 91 2 stroke in it and it is a lot of engine. I would recommend going with a 70 size engine. You won't be disappointed with it.

Here is the link to the [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_7580738/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm]T-28 building thread[/link] and lots of tips on RC Universe.

Hope this helps you out. Good luck with your choice. A second plane is a hard choice with all the planes that are out there.

Joe