Hi,

Of course if you're trying to mitigate the someone-else-already-started build job, then do what you gotta do! As for being able to tell the difference, yes, there is a simple way. Look at your canopy--is it a precut fiberglass frame with a plastic canopy glass interior, or plastic canopy with the canopy frame molded in? Also, look at your inlet--does the rear end of it where it meets the fan look like a fat "C" (due to the center recess for the fan hub) or is it just round, allowing you to see the whole fan face from one side? If it's the former in both cases, it's the newest kit.

BigT,

We can send you that strut via the US Mail. It's really not that bad. If you do end up putting your servos back there, a heavier battery pack isn't gonna do the trick. You'll end up filling the nose cavity with lead. If it has to be done, then it has to be done. The plane will still fly heavy (I had one at 14 lb, 11 oz dry).

Good luck!