Guys guys guys ... you get what you pay for. To be honest, when a model really fails due to manufacturing then the problem is to be addressed with the LHS as they are contractually bound to sell you something that is fit for the purpose its purchased for. Fitness for purpose as lawyers call it. Hence if its a lemon then take issue with the LHS for sure!

Again, ARFs are all mass produced in places like China and Vietnam. I know of some great Vietnam planes, Phoenix planes are great value for money (try the low wing trainer called SCANNER, flies really well), not only cheap but of decent quality. Then you have the Black Horses, all just cr*p. From China you get great stuff from World Models and you also have GSP who get their shipment from the same factory who produces for CM Pro, Aero Model Design and all. Let's face it GP planes are not that great for the money we are paying, not at all. On the other hand I am most impressed with World Models stuff.

At the end of the day you get what you pay for. If you want cheap cheap then stick with Phoenix and then World Models. That is cheap and good stuff. Most important is we need to check all models before we leave the shop and also to dry fit it properly before gluing, then if there is an issue we can take it back to the LHS.

Prudence is in order ...