Those newbies that are wanting to build a kit instead of an ARF, here is a great combo if you are trying to cut costs on that first engine and kit. Put an OS .40 LA in the Sig LT-25 trainer.
I have 3 Saito powered low-wing planes ...but.. I LOVE flying this little trainer. You will notice.... it is a tail dragger as it comes in the kit. This is NOT a small .25 size plane. It has a 63" wing span and mine weighs out at 4.5 lbs dry. I built mine to be more aerobatic with very little dihedral. I used a control rod instead of their pull-pull system for the steerable tailwheel. I was shocked when it first flew. The old worn LA, with a 10-6 prop, will ALMOST pull unlimited vertical because the plane is so light. The kit is an easy build with ALL laser cut parts. The only thing I didn't like is the formers are also basla. I did a little bracing and hardened some formers with thin CA. The fuse doublers are also balsa as there is very little ply in this kit. I saw NO problems using the balsa fuse doublers as in plans. Dont be affraid to put some extra gussets or braces in the wing tips or any other places you feel should have it. (I do NOT build light... and this thing still came out at 4.5 lbs!!) Just food for thought while scanning the "wish books"!!

PS. As with a lot of planes.... add some triangle stock on both sides of the rudder to support it's contact with the stabilizer!!!
..lownslo