Well... Lanier would have to have changed a LOT for me to recommend anything they make.

They would have to have changed what materials they use for thier aircraft structure.
They would have to change what glues they use.
They would have to improve the accuracy of thier molds and dies.
They would have to implement some form of quality control.
(well they do control quality, at the lowest level possible)
They would have to have some form of customer service.
(rather than just a note saying "Too bad. Sorry. Thanks for buying our kit." )

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