ARFs appear to be the wave of the future. As for the quality of them, this is an issue that has been debated many times here in the forums. From what I read in the reviews the quality is getting better, as the modeling community has demanded it get better. You still read the occassinal horror story, however ARFs ar here to stay. As for myself, I love a good kit. I have not yet fallen into the buy the ARF mode, although dollar for dollar, I can see the day coming. Good luck Dave.