Its like everything else lately the instant gratification era along with much improved construction with the ARFs have reduced the demand for kits/plans to the point its not cost effective to produce new ones. I remember when there were only kits or plans that if you wanted something out of the ordinary that you wouldn't see at every event you attended you had to build or design your own. Its still the same today. Even though there is a greater selection of airframes and colour combinations than there ever has been due to the fact they are ARFs most likely you will find an identical model where ever you end up flying. Many of the most popular kits are now offered as an ARF so even your kit built model may be mistaken for an ARF. I still build but I like all of them for differing reasons. ARFs are an easy way to quickly have a new model and break up those long scratch builds. I find a new model rekindles the spirit that got me into the hobby years ago and a well constructed, nice flying ARF is just the ticket sometimes.

Finally bought my Super Duty pickup, 811 Arctic Fox truck camper and 12 ft enclosed V nose trailer and outfitting them for some serious rc vacation time.

Dennis