Andy,

If “modern” is your point!

We prefer original construction methods, even silk an dope, so we keep on to develop our skills as they did in the past. Also we redesign the plane with adjustable wings and one analog aileron servo.
My radio is not a computer radio and about 35 years old, I will use no mixers nor dual rate, so also that will be as original as possible.
I am even thinking of reducing the speed of the servos so they are as fast as the old 2,4 V analog servos. I can select reduced speed (on/off) with my translitter if I want.

When you read this you will understand that nearly any model airplane these days is “modern” in our vision.

Cees