RE: No profit in makeing kits?
It's not only the disapperance of kits that is troubling, it is the disappearance of an eco system of supplies used for building. Old style hobby stores not only sold kits, but all the supplies to complete them. Not even TH is immune to this.
The shrinking variety of coverings and covering materials are an example of this trend. Things like this must be discouraging any newbie that is interested in building. It is not only cost that prevents people from doing things it is often the hassle of having to hunt for materials and hardware. Does your hobby store stock dope and fabric? Epoxy paints? Nice Cub kit there, but where do I get the covering? Naah, I will buy the ARF instead.
IMHO, kit and scratch building are now closer than ever as you need to source things yourself. Good thing though is that when groups of builders form these soon form their own flying group or club. Building and flying together is the foundation of the old school camaraderie that is missing from most clubs today.
Just my thoughts.
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