RE: ESM Planes - RIPOFF!
I think that's a bit of an over dramatic statement. They need a little bit of extra work, but I've been very happy with my ESM planes (Fw-190 and Ju-87D). Aside from the wheel pants, my Stuka is tough as nails and has endured more than a few mishaps caused by yours truly.
Let's dispense with this kit vs. ARF argument. That dead horse has been flogged enough. The fact remains, there are plenty of people like me who lead very busy lives outside of model building and simply don't have the time to sink hundreds of hours into kits. I still want to fly though, so these ARFs are an excellent option.