In short, I'm using the CE2 as a stand-in for the N3N Yellow Bird and the Tarawa as a stand-in for the Essex.  Remember that the Tarawa is actually a bit smaller than the Essex, and the CE2 has vastly better performance than the N3N.  Despite that, I think it should be a solid 'get a feel around a boat' sort of experience for those who want to get it in early.