Hi guys. Just like to start by saying this is the best modelling web site on the internet. I just can't stay off it. Anyway, ive been looking for a new ARF for some time now and have made myself a list of about 10 contenders. After reading the user reviews and checking out the forum ive whittled this down to none. All of them have been slagged off for having very poor build quality or flying like an anvil. Ive had a few ARF's in the past and they all died a spectacular death ( Kyosho ME109 split the fuz from nose to tail after a bumpy landing, oh how i laughed). The only one that has survived is the model tech (yt international in the UK) Magic fun fly. Mine has more air miles on it than the space shuttle and it still looks as good as the day i bought it. I will say i did have the same problems building it as mentioned in this forum ( tank position, undercarrage etc). The only model im considering now is the ARC Cardinal. I had the ARC ready trainer about 5 years ago and it was fantastic. Its like a giant Airfix kit and it flew on rails. Being made of plastic you dont have to worry about sagging covering or crap wood. She was a bit heavy compared to my mates TT trainer bit then again mine didnt require sticking back together after every flight. I would love to hear from any Cardinal owners reguarding building,flying and engine recomendations. Cheers fellas.