Thanks for the warning of the possibility, Stickbuilder.

However, if I remember correctly, the model isn't released yet, right? Have you seen one yet? If not, let me suggest that you wait until you actually know something is wrong before going into "the sky is falling" mode, or pull out your tar brush.

A bit of advice.......
If you're really worried about others buying a risky ARF, then do them a favor and turn your crusade into a positive one and do a series on how to strengthen the firewall of whatever model you've chosen to tar and feather. Do a service and help those you feel have unfortunately purchased a flawed ARF. Use your building experience as a stick builder and give the newbies and unfortunates a lesson by explaining how to salvage their model. Help somebody. Do something worthwhile with your anger.

BTW, it actually doesn't help your image as a "stick builder". Every competent scratch builder I ever knew would have carefully surveyed a new ARF and fixed what was wrong with it. They'd have seen the problems before flying the sucker, and would have known what to do to resolve them. Truth is, when I read your post, my first impression was that here is another poor guy whose inexperience has led him to ARF disaster. Builders with experience would do everyone a lot better service if they'd take their digital cameras and create a short little illustrated thread/lesson for the newbies and less experienced. If you want to pull H9 up short, then a thread showing the flaws and fixes would serve admirably to call attention to the problems, yet also help the modeling public as well.

It don't take not time a'tall to hep somebody. No more time than you waste to piss and moan 'bout somthin'