Darock, your probably right on the belly landing. I've flown the mini-F a few times, but it wasn't mine, it wasn't stock (used a outrunner), and I never looked real close at the setup as it pertains to belly landing. We had a paved RC car track that made a perfect "runway" so landing was a non-issue. I really didn't know if a belly landing would work on that plane, but it does on many small electrics. I'd still think the pylon racing wheels would help, but again, without owning that plane, it is just a guess.

The one I flew was a monster with the outrunner setup, don't know which outrunner, but it was a Model Motors Gold AXI with Castle Creations controller. As small electrics go, I thought the mini I flew was a very good performer. Capable of precision aerobatics and 3D, well behaved, huge flight envelope. Almost flew like a larger plane. I really didn't notice any weak build... I'd consider it a light build. I'm sure it won't survive much of a crash, but if it was made stronger (i.e. heavier) it wouldn't fly as well. It is common marketing to sell stuff at the bare minimum configuration. This presents a lower sticker price. I understand the complaint, but I can't really fault the vendor for packaging the plane configured for a "cheap" brushed/geared setup. Outrunners that would have worked in that plane were available long before the plane was released. It just goes back to marketing tactics. But tactics aside, I was impressed by the mini I flew.