I'm getting ready to build this ARF. Are there any mods I need to consider making? How long has it taken others to build this ARF?

I would recommend doing a search on RCU... Not because I am being unhelpful, but because there are numerous threads talking about the mods. Do a search using both: Somethin Extra and Something Extra (note the spelling) To get you started though, here is my thread that lists the mods that I did.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_19...tm.htm#1914644

Do not be discouraged by the length of time it took me to finish. I spent several months with the parts hung up in the garage because I was working on something else. Good Luck, you have picked good kit to build.

This plane flys better if you cut down the fin and build a larger rudder. I also went with Graphtec landing gear to lighten it up some.