Rick:

The cons you listed, except the quality of the wood, don't bother me at all. But one item you mentioned as a pro is why I wont buy another Lanier kit. The ^&$ plastic deck. What's worse, it's not even a good plastic, it's ABS. And the cowl is the same trash.

If I want a plastic POS I'll buy an RTF foamie, thank you.

Bill.