I see kit building on the rise right now. Laser cutting has enabled several cottage industry kit cutters to spring up. This makes me very happy as when I started in the hobby most of our products came from cottage industry manufacturers. I have nothing against foam or ARFs as they do bring guys into the hobby and these days we have far less recreation time. I think guys are starting to realize that wood ARF models have a limited lifespan due to the poor quality wood used and we are getting back to wanting personalized airplanes. That is what my hangup is unfortunately. I tend to put my heart and soul into each build and then not want to risk it. I am lacking that " beater airplane " that I can just take out and fly the snot out of.