Andrew,

In September I bought a Stuka from TBM. Unfortunately UPS crushed the fuse during shipment so I had to return that portion. TBM has been really good about it claiming ownership for the problem. They promise a new fuse in Feb. 2010 once the next container of Stuka's delivers from China. I hope all goes well with this.

I've had time to examine all the components and it looks like a very good ARF for the $438 I paid delivered. Well worth the money. I bought an Aerovate 26cc for power. Fired it up yesterday on a test stand. After some carb tuning it ran great and started easily. Turns a Zinger 16 X 8 at 7,200 rpm. That should be plenty of power. So I will know more in March regarding this whole project. Right now it looks to be very fun. Leo

Posted are some pictures of that crushed fuse.