Having built or repaired models from all of the mentioned "high quality " kit guys, I would have to say, honestly -that the latest H9 Caps are as good as any and better than most.
Why?
First simple test- I can assemble and have a 23 lb , 1750 sq in , durable, straight model -
a week end project.
If we leave the time element out - there is still straightness, durability.
The "durable" ones are simply heavy.
The straight ones - well -that's up to the builder .
How about innovation?
They get four stars on that point.
Quality?
That is subjective-
On a bang for the buck - four more stars
On nit pickin sh-t?
a 5 of ten.
I had a guy who professes to be a "pro" builder tell me that these H9 things can't produce the same performance as the "high end" kits.
Pure , wistful thinking.
The setup and the flier represent 98% of any differences .
I still design and build a lot of my stuff - but I also use these ARFS as a std of performance.
Right now I am doing a H9 330 "clone" using their fuselage and my flying surfaces.
The stock 330 was simply -too heavy for me.
This one will be under 23lbs - last one was also there.
I do have order in for the new Sukhoi - which based on what i knoe of the project - will be in 22-23 lb range - I will use same engine they tested it with - (not the 80GT)