Well looks like ive sparked some debate about this plane which is good! thats what these forums are for eh?

Dav0012 I dont think opjose made an assumption, he did say "may not have been".

Thanks for the imput on this bird guys I really appreciate it.

I did visit my local shop and they were very surprised to hear of the negatives on the Extra that I'd heard. Now this is a model shop Ive been a customer of for years and I trust them. I will also add that they have agreed to swop it for something else if I wish but....

This is one of their best sellers, there are 12 at another local club apparently and they rant and rave about it! They have one hanging up in the shop and I did feel the weight, didnt seem heavy I have to admit but obviously this was not loaded with gear and engine. Its funny, you look at this plane and you think to yourself, how do you fly so bad? It looks so good.

Ref the paint around the hole for the tube, this was the hole on the fuse yes. Thanks for the advice on the wing! Certainly worth considering fixing the wing permanently, I have storage room for this and also in the car so shouldnt be a problem. I can't inspect mine until xmas day.

I have figured one thing. If I do go with this extra, and I probably will, I will gain a lot of experience setting it up correctly or as correctly as I can before I fly it. Ive built lots kits and Ive done one scratch build from plans recently see[link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_6582458/tm.htm]here[/link] .

opjose (or anyone?) do you have any pictures of your set up for this plane?

Thanks again