Andy and I flew the model some more today. The controls are now nicely tamed down, the speed is OK. It does a respectable OT pattern. Weight wise it is right on the brink of too heavy. With any breeze, the vertical eight is a real challenge.
As a sport flyer and stunt trainer it is a delight. Of course, I always want something MORE!
After flying Andy's, I plan to add flaps and larger tail surfaces to mine. It will morph into the "Doodle Clown". No longer OT and Leprechuan legal, but should have competitive performance.