Originally posted by Hanger Rat
Are you kidding me? $400 for a Taylorcraft ? I can build one better for $400. It's just a simple trainer. The only edge the ARF's have is time. I bought one as a matter of fact (monocoat covered and all!! Probably the worst covering in the world, especially on a WW1 job like GP's DR1)
Since you can build a better one for $400, why did you BUY one?
The only point I will give you is that ARF's fill the needs of those people who lack building skills. Then of course they look great.
Ah yes, another "elite" builder. (sigh........) We've heard from you "true modelers" before.
Another ***** I have about ARF's is that they do not include a set of plans. If you smash up a wing where do you get the rib templates? Or are they disposable?
Guys that bought the ARF aren't usually guys that are interested in rib templates. Plans are for you "true modelers" that build your own rather than buy ARFs and then ***** about them.