This model has been around for a while and in different color schemes. It was 1st released as an Australian Airforce PC9. (The "real thing" is a PC9 licened built in the USA as the Texan 2)

The model flies well with a .46 2 stroke or a .50 or .52-.56 4 stroke. No vices like tip stalling etc. It's quite stable and handles wind well. Glide is good. Aerobatic qualities are excellent.

Strength wise it's quite good and the wing mount blocks on mine have stood the test of time (4 years) very well.

Typically of VMAR, watch for twists in the rear fuselage. They don't affect the performance of the model, but just don't look "right" (inspect the contents before you take the model from your LHS)

Junk the VMAR wheels, they'll probably be square and ditto for the spinner.

As a hint, on the Texan 2 (or PC9) bend the main undercarriage wire slightly to the rear before you install it. Otherwise the model will sit on its tail as if its tail heavy (when it really isn't) even when the c of g is where the factory states that it should be.

The new covering is very good, it doesn't fade like the old stuff did. But be careful if your trying to shrink it. Just use a hair dryer and not a heat gun.