Kits are nice but aren't really needed. There are thousands of plans out there, really isn't too much additional effort involved to build from plans.

You could also build from a short kit. There are hundreds of short kits available from a variety of laser cutters. All you need is the short kit, some sheet balsa, magazine plans and you are good to go! I guarantee that the short kit will be much higher quality than the old die crunch in the original kit box.

Start with http://www.lazer-works.com/main.html

No excuses now! Build away!