ORIGINAL: krosypal
Tower Hobbies sells these Hobbico trainers, and they are great at accepting returns. I recall reading Nexstar had a crash warranty in fact. Anyway, I'd attempt to return it for a fresh one. You should see some of the stuff on the scratch and dent section, they are all returns. I might pick it up for $150! It costs nothing to ask.
I think that crash warranty is only while you are training w/qualified instructor. I believe Dorsil has already soloed?