RE: Which plane best for first classic pattern scratch build?
UPDATE: Went to kinko's and had the Deception and Tiporare printed out. Got them both half price due to a wrinkle in a non critical area (but the clerk didn't need to know that, hehe).
So, now I will stare at these plans side by side and make my choice. Need to find a source for Deception stab cores. I know Don Turnock can do the Tipo stab and wings, but only lists the Deception wing... no stabs.
Looks like both are based on a flat topside making it easier to build for ham handers like me... but the Tipo's fin looks "fun".