Probably not crazy...! Have it looked at by someone that has built a flying canard from plans - verify the workmanship quality. What parts are included with the purchase - specifically main landing gear, nose gear, and engine mount as they are specific to this design. With the e-mail forum lists for the E-Racer gone to the bit bucket, a lot of documentation has been lost - there were quite a few builders pictures out there showing construction details that I wish I had saved locally. Shirl was very particular about supporting only plans purchasers and most likely will not support your project unless you buy a new set of plans from him directly. I do not even know if support or new plans are still available. I am trying to locate a set of the parts I mentioned earlier before I start working on my plans - although I am seriously considering a Cozy MKIV with Infinity retracts, a wilhelmson nose lift, and the IO540 mod as an alternative. I'd like to see pictures...