Thanks John, I can see your reasoning. Part of my problem is that the small bullet connectors I have used are a little flimsy and seem to bend. I like the lightness though. The larger ones, seem to add as much weight after soldering as the tiny motor does to the whole setup. I don't really have any plans to switch the rotation of the motor in this phase of returning to my childhood just slap a few pieces of foam together and have some fun. Maybe learn a little along the way. I guess for the best compromise in neatness, weight savings and getting the motor pushed out to the place the Cox bb would have been would be to solder directly to the speed control, build/fabricate a small light weight standoff and mount the speed controller in the standoff.
When I get the Ringmaster Imperial electrified I will definitely assess the difference between tractor and pusher props.