Cheers for your frank account. The CoG was reputedly incorrect in the manual. From what I gather, some are now using a CoG about 1" further forward. I have heard several other reports of fragile landing gear. Looking at the videos though, it seems to do the business though?

The Showtime certainly looks stunning - the trim is arguably better than the Funtana's. From a flying point of view, I suppose it's hopeless trying to predict how it will compare to the Funtana - but I'd like to know if this Showtime 4D would be any good for someone like me wanting to learn 3D. My previous aerobatic planes didn't really have the vertical performance for true 3D stuff, but my next project certainly will.......[>:]

The wing area on the Showtime is noticeably less than the Funtana's - 200 sq inches![:-] Weight-wise, I didn't think there was much in it - engines aside for a moment. Hangar 9 state a very similar weight for both the the F90 and the Showtime. What's the actual difference between just the box stock airframes?

I'll be following this thread with interest. I think I'm interested enough in the Showtime to hold onto my cash until I can make my mind up between them!