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David,

If it was an ARF, you did the right thing. I've never been too fond of the OK/EZ ARF's. I especially don't like all the "matching" plastic parts here and there. They also typically used a foam "sheeting" over the wood framework which was printed on and appears more like paper as you described - not my favorite.

On the other hand, the OK kits were not bad - typically Japanese. However,... (yes, again) they are extremely heavy! I recently acquired one (thanks to Rich), and realized that the fuse structure is made from solid 1/8" balsa sides PLUS 1/8" regular - not lite - ply. In other words, the fuse is a laminate 1/4" thick!! The formers are also all made from 1/8" ply. It's basically a tank and could easily handle a 56-63 sized four stroke without breaking a sweat. The wings and empennage are fine.

Unfortunately my kit was not untouched (partly assembled) so I'll have to resort to other measures to lighten it up. On the other hand, the reason I bought it was primarily because of the plans (can you believe that... ). I intend to add this model to the 20 size MK conservation project (ok, MK and OK ) but it will be redesigned to build to a much lighter airframe better suited to a 32-35 2-stroke, 40 4-stroke or 750W electric. I expect this larger model to come in at 56-62 oz max rather than the 70+ oz of the kit. It'll probably have 3/32" fuse sides and a 1/64 doubler (electric) or 1/32 doubler (glow) and 1/8" lite ply formers. Ounces shed!

If you're interested in this plane, one will eventually be available (but don't have any ETA) - fresh and light!

The Mystic was Hanno's entry into F3A after the Supra-Fly and, previously, Calypso if I'm not mistaken, or thereabouts. I believe the original was a 1.2 4S size ship - early turnaround. It is supposed to be an excellent flyer!

David.