kochj - The AMRWaco look majestic (both the 33%and the 40%), and Ido understand where you are coming from with the "cringe" comment.
However, you look at the half glass empty...
Think about the exhilaration, adrenaline and the blood pumping when all goes well and the AMRWaco fly perfectly under your control...
There is no comparison that can be made between the Great Planes ARFand the AMR kit except of the aeroplane name...
The ARF has its place, and is fun to fly, but, if you can go for the AMR kit (as in budget, time and building experience / assistance from experienced builders) then for me there is no question...
Eran