RE: Which plane for 3D?
It's a beautiful plane, and I'm sure you've got great memories with it and of it. I'd bet anything I've ever owned that that's one of the smoothest flying planes out there. It sure looks like a million bucks!!
ameyam, sorry to have hijacked your thread....but if you really want to progress with 3D (y'know, beyond hovering), I really do suggest a profile plane, no matter how ugly they really are! Regardless, good luck deciding and happy landings!!