Thanks Av8tor,

I'm with you on the satisfaction from the work required to convert an engine.
The highlights of last week's flight were the positive comments from the peanut gallery about how smoothly the engine was running.
The converted Homelite engine was the only part that had not been purchased ready to go off the shelf.

I imagine that is the sense of accomplishment scratch builders and kit builders feel from creating their aircraft masterpieces.
Buying a pretty ARF (I have several) allows us to say "Look at what I bought."

There is much more pride and satisfaction in being able to say "Look at what I built."

If you like, you can send a PM with your shipping address.