RE: Ca Model Eclipse
I have debated whether or not to reply, but decided to give my two cents. I am very close with Camodel. They invited me to their factory, brought me to there fling field a number of times, and even brought me to their home. While I cannot personally say that every single plane is top notch, because I can't see them, I can say that every plane that I have seen at their factory, and the ones that I have, are all near perfect. I have not had any problems. If I do, I will not hesitate to contact them, as I know that they will be there for me. Every single e-mail that I have sent has been replied to.
As for the Fantasy and the Eclipse, it is very hard to put the two planes into perspective. What makes me think is that Marcelo came 31st (I think) in the worlds with that plane, probably stock. I am not sure now, but I think that the Fantasy costs less than $400. A PL or ZN will knock you back alot more. The planes might not have the advantages of CF, but for a presheeted, fairly competitive plane, I believe that the value for money is alot better. However, I have not owned a PL or Zn, and I missed the Fantasy's first flights by a day or two. I have seen Eclipses and Fantasy's at their factory, and they were real nice to my untrained eye. I saw eclipses fly and I heard about how the Fantasy flies, and they I am impressed with the planes.
CA do seem to have one or two bad ones slipping through, but for a company that is in the end rather young to the likes of PL, I believe that good things will happen for them.
If you have a quality issue, my impartial advise is to give them an e-mail. I am pretty sure that they will do their best to resolve the issue for you. Obviously I can't garauntee, but from talking to them, they have a driving passion to solve all the things, one step at a time.
This is my view, and nothing more, but I think that their planes are worth it.
Robert Telford.