I agree. Some design disappointments in some do exist however, the Funstar isn't an easy 3D plane to hover, but it floats and flips well.
The tail wheel assemblies have little to be desired. The engine mounts lately are blue and fail to be wide enough for even the ever popular AX 46, so it's splayed outward and doesn't give a good thrust angle. I generally replace the stock mount for a Great Planes adjustable mount, and while I'm at it I change the orientation of the engine to 45 degrees upright or just upright, depending on low or high wing style.
For even a better prepped and flying model, I've never gone wrong with airborne-models.com. The Racer 40, Zen 50, and Rambler 45 are among my favorites there. The Sky Raider Mach ll is a big hit on other threads here on RCU for club racing.

I'm just finishing up a Strega today, just have the cowl to cut and I'll go search for Strega threads on what they think about installing the fairings or not. I powered the Strega with a Dub Jett 50 with Ultra Thrust muffler. I hope it holds together!