jeff , I understand I have some friends on RCU from your area , its a shame you cant get a good local distributor that would buy in volume so you guys into RC over there would have a choice .
We have a tremendous choice over in the states and I think that the ARf market has really evolved into phase three --that is defined by me as "better then built " . You will pay more but I cant see building a plane equal to a KMP for the money .
On the lines of V-mar , they are just so far behine -H9 , Top Flight , ceremark , ect when it comes to ARFs . Even the new CMPs , require work but the fiberglass fues ect are lightweight and easy to work with .
I did some seriuos research on the V-mar prop jets and I received comments weight (way to heavy ) to weak landing gear , poor enginering , heavy wood , poor enginering as far as suggested plan for radio gear instalation ect .
Good luck with the hobby