Here is a pic of my Goldberg Ultimate ARF. You do realize that Lanier has bought out Goldberg? Even though they maintain the Goldberg name, a separate web site, etc., Lanier is behind CG products now. I say that only because the kit you buy today might be different from what I have. The guys at Lanier said that the same vendor is producing the model; there may be a few hardware differences, but overall quality is the same. For example, mine came with an excellent Klett tail wheel assembly. The current kits have something "of equal quality". I used most of the supplied items in my kit, as they were of excellent quality. I hear that Lanier doesn't do so hot in that area. I have yet to find someone who has seen both pre-Lanier and post-Lanier examples of the kit. Again, I mention this ONLY in case you get one and the hardware is crap, you won't blame me...

The only issues I had are the suggested method for installing the elevator pushrod, and the rear cabane mounting hole in the top wing had to be re-located. I changed the elevator set-up, filled in and re-drilled that mounting hole, and used a DuBro 4-40 pull-pull kit on the rudder in place of the supplied pull-pull set-up. Also, the mini-link clevises supplied for the aileron connecting rods (between the wings) were brittle and broke fairly soon. I replaced them with Great Planes clevises. You need to either beef up the supplied 2-56 wire here, or use 4-40. I beefed it up with K&S streamlined aluminum tubing.

Also, the method for mounting the top wing differs between the kit and the ARF. If you get the ARF, PM me and I'll send you a brief description with photos of a modification that will save you some time and aggravation.

Other than these minor concerns, and a problem with my engine exhaust set-up (no fault of the model), the model has been flawless.
I have seen a couple of people now post that the DP Ultimate flies "better". I have a bit of trouble with this. While I have not flown the 120 DP (the little one is great), I have no doubt it flies superbly. But better than the CG? I suppose it depends on your definition of the term "better". The DP is a bit larger, for one thing. But the other day, a pal was watching mine fly. A big four stroke is the way to go on this airplane, since the large prop pulls it slowly through manuevers in a VERY scale-like manner. My pal said," That plane is simply majestic, isn't it?" What more do you want?

At any rate, while I am no contest pilot, I didn't fall off the UPS truck yesterday, either. Both the CG kit Ultimate, which I built 12 years ago, and this ARF, are all you could ask for in a smooth, enjoyable model airplane. The dual aileron set-up is the only way to go; I made that modification to my kit, after seeing how the great Steve Helms did his. That guy was a master...RIP. The ARF has a similar mounting system to what he used; a removable hatch that the servo bolts to.

This is an expensive model, but well worth it, as far as I'm concerned. And if you have a problem, from what I have seen so far the guys at Lanier are ready and willing to help. Judging from the numerous posts in a couple of threads on the topic, customer service from Dave Patrick Models a very iffy proposition, at best. You pays your money, and you takes your chances...