RE: GWS E-Starter
I learned my lesson with foam planes on my second plane's (GWS Funny Park) destruction. I now have a GWS E-Starter that I fully covered with clear packing tape and glued the entire plane together with a hot glue gun before the first flight. It flies very well, even in minimal wind. And to my astonishment, will sometimes bounce like a rubber ball when crashed. Have never had any problems with the tail breaking. I also use a 1080 prop, but have found that a 9070 works well too.
Tip: If you try this: go easy on the hot glue so the plane doesn't get weighed down.
Note: The difference is when epoxy hardens, it is very brittle and breaks easily, while hot glue hardens to a flexible state and can leave surprising results.