I don't think anybody is bashing anything here. I would like to have one of these kits delivered to me in good condition. But I'm out $25 to $50 shipping cost again if the next one arrives in the same condition. If I wanted a Hobbico or Great Planes kit, I would go the local hobby shop, open the box and examine the contents before buying.
So the question remains, what is a viable alternative? Who has a similar 24% 3D plane that I can do some building upon?
Phil

P.S. Did he really call us "MANS"?....Thats sort of cool....