re: my Kyosho experiences.
In the past 5 years I have had 4 Kyosho ARFs:
1. Super Stearman--Still flying today after 5 years. At the time it was one of the best on the market tho some don't like its agility in the air. It tumbles like nothing else and stays together after it all! It kept "nosing over" so I tilted the landing gear forward. See photo.
2. G-202--Terrible covering and construction. Sent it back to the retailer.
3. Majestic 1400--Construction not up to par. Sent it back to the retailer.
4. Cap 232-60--Ugly covering stripped and re-covered. Contest grade balsa, needed minor fitting. No push-rod exit slots. Engine cowl was absolutely terrible as were the wheel pants. Scratch built cowl and used SIG pants. Crashed during first lap of first flight due to signal loss. Photo below.
I witnessed these events:
F4U Corsair--Crashed upon take-off. Comment was it was not that stable.
Cap 232 40 size--Watched some fantastic flying with this model ...2 differnt planes, 2 different pilots.
GeeBeeZ-- Another crasheroo. I was told it was difficult to handle.
In my opinion, the Kyosho models are grossly over-priced compared to like models on the market.
You pays yer money and you takes yer chances.

Regards,
DrGO