What an interesting reply.

This post was to assist others with similar scenarios. I don't recall stating what kinda deal I got when purchased.

With a few exceptions, most ARF's today come from other countries. I believe the brand name on the box has little to do with the situation as I described it. When I alluded to the overall quality of the model, I was attempting to deflect comments like those just brougt up. Guess I failed.

I can relate countless stories on quality, high-priced ARF's that had crunched tail cones, (Zero's), crushed wing ribs,(Ultra Sticks),
cracked cowlings,(Sukhoi's), etc., etc., etc. It don't matter what you pays for it...it matters how it comes outta da box it's shipped in.

My post has nothing to do with how much or how little I paid, friend. It does concern the c-o-n-d-t-i-o-n as received upon
d-e-l-i-v-e-r-y and overcoming that challenge as a consequence of that shipping.

Caveat Emptor is great advice...

Folks just love to say you get what you pay for as a panacea for all things, relevent or not. Here? Not.

PM