Originally Posted by
bafflerback
For me it has to do with aggravation. I love to build. The problem I have is there are very few kits available and most of them aren't what I'm looking for. The LHS will order anything I want if I can tell him where to get it. About 5 years ago I wanted to build a Cap. The only kit was the Lanier and it was $50 more than the ARF. I ordered it anyway and waited 2 months before I cancelled the order. I've has a soft spot in my heart for a Yak 50. I would have to draw it myself because I want a 50CC Size one. Again my local hobby shop doesn't stock wood. So I draw the airplane and order the wood of the internet. If I miss or forget something I'm back to ordering and waiting. If I didn't think it would take a year to draw and build I'd do it anyway. Maybe I will.
I find it hard to believe that you cannot find what you want. If you can find the plans, you can have a kit cut. Now, if you cannot find plans, that would be another story. With modern CNC laser cutting, and all of the companies offering this service, you can have any kit you want. And they provide the wood. You can get either a short kit, or a full kit (all of the sticks and sheet stock).