RC,
Glad you like yours. Looks like it's working out for you. SPeaking for myself, and I think most others that are knocking VMAR, we HAVE tried them. And, in addition, we know other people who have tried them.
Again, the planes fly, and most fly well. Cheap wood, junky covering, poor workmanship, and low survivability. I think I could probably hold one together better now. Mine was my second plane. And, we know how rough we are on that second plane. I could probably get one to last a while now, with more skill and craftsmanship!
BTW, isn't that MarIetta, and not MarRetta, OK?

Just a little ribbing....