I wrote a more detailed review for the ARF version of the F-86, but wanted to note that when I received the F-86 (airframe only), the ply board was glued in backwards. In other words, the servo slot was up near the nose, the battery strap was toward the rear where the servo slot should've been. Obvious QC overlook. I had to push the board out and re-glue it using Gorilla glue, wasn't happy about having to spend the extra time and effort to fix this issue.

For those using more powerful motors, such as the 4800Kv Wicked, I recommend the nip-tuck to get the extra 10-15mph out of the airframe. The stock exhaust opening is too large, diameter needs to be reduced by 1/2" for the airframe to fly adequately. Drop tanks tend to tear off on landings, recommend securing them with strong magnets as gluing them (even with a strong glue like Gorilla glue) doesn't work so well...

This is a nice kit. Do yourself a favor and buy HL's 5000kV ERC EDF motor for it and a 40A ESC. Makes a good jet, a great jet. Hand launches better and top speed much higher.