Walked into a model shop (Hobby Store for US cousins) and walked out with a Hirobo Stream 50 HiPerf Aerobatic ARTF. Seems that it was one of only two imprted into the UK.

The kit is spot on and very high quality. Wing, Fuz, Tail all made out of light-weight balsa. Seems be be well covered with Pro-film type covering. Cowl and spats are painted and are the very light glass fibre. General finish excellent. Even the Dural U/C comes painted in metalic blue!

The surprise is that the engine mount is quite a novel rubber bushed plate affair, designed specifically around the OS52FS and YS 53/63FS (parts provided for both Engines). I have a YS FZ53 sitting in a box for mine. Seems quite a good design and should provide good noise damping.

The hardware pack includes everything needed except a spinner!

I have not seen or heard anything about Hirobo ARTF's before .. but this one really does look like a winner. The quality is right up there with Kyosho.

If anyboady is intrested I could take snaps with the digital camera and post them.