RE: My experience with Exceed F4-E and Nitroplanes
I agree, it is the responsibility, of the pilot to check out any new plane completely, no matter what you may THINK the advertizing claims.
Often newbies assume that because a plane is labeled RTF, that this means it truely is completely ready to fly.
That is NOT the norm for this hobby.
Planes must be trimmed, adjusted, programmed, balanced, range checked, etc.
This is one reason instructors for first time flyers are so highly advocated, to get you through the "instant destruction" phase usually experienced by un-aided novices.
Chalk up your experience to a hard lesson learned ( been there myself! ) and keep at it.
Extract the electronics, etc. and see if you can use the parts for your next plane, but get some help. We all need it at some point.