RE: Building vs. not building
I like both building and flying.
Many ARTF kits, especially from Asia just don't make the grade if you are building planes. They are reverse engineered and mass produced by people who knows very little of planes.
I've had many ARTF kits and almost all was a disapointment somewhere- especially airfoil sections that are notcorrect.But then I've seen a couple that actually fly very well - here I can mention the CMPCessna.
There are still some nice building kits around i.e Proctor but these days I prefer scratch build - you end up with that individualistic touch that no ARTF can match. .
.... and to see your scratch build creation fly for the first time...it is a nice feeling
Bundu