I've been building for over 25 years and I have no interest in ARFs, RTFs, electrics, or those all foam toys that are so popular. I built many kits but then also developed more interest in building from plans since they were more unique. I've bought NIB kits at swap meets for years and have about 2 dozen or so. I'm glad I did because each one was a bargain. None of them are made anymore and some go for ridiculous prices. I'll continue to build from plans and also my kits but I doubt I buy any more due to the "collector" type prices. They are getting scarce at swap meets anyway.

Guys in my club are interested mainly in all foam electrics. Some are built from scratch which is commendable but .... There are only a few builders left, a few who don't build but still like to fly glo, and many more that went electric ARF or RTF. I hear some of them say they want to build someday but I have yet to see it.

I have about 20 minutes of work left to do on a Phil Kraft Quik Fli before it hits the air. Built from plans and covered with uncertified aircraft fabric and Randolph dope. Power is a K&B .61 warmed up by Clarence Lee himself. I might post a pic of it in the classic pattern section. I'm also building a Goldberg Ultimate which will be finished with fabric/dope as well. I will never do a build thread.

Builders are still out there but I think most of them are getting pretty old.


carl