ORIGINAL: bigedmustafa

My VMar Apache III trainer ARF and my VMar Ramrod ARF arrived from Richmond RC yesterday. If nothing else, I'm awfully impressed with the shipping packaging. Each ARF was shipped individually with its own external shipping box. Inside of each shipping box, the display box with the ARF was sandwiched between two sheets of wood veneer. I've never seen anything like it before, but it must be very useful for preventing punctures or small holes.

The ARF display box itself was completely bagged in thick clear plastic of not-inconsiderable strength. The ARF should be completely protected against the elements, and the heavy plastic should also minimize the airframe's exposure to changes in relative humidity. Richmond RC charges $15 per ARF to ship, but seeing the terrific job they do with packaging and protecting their merchandise, I'm inclined to believe it's worth it.

I'm hoping to find a little time to actually peel into the boxes and inspect the Apache III airframe sometime this weekend. I'll try to take a few photos and post some notes once I actually get to look at my new toy.