ORIGINAL: Yak18
THIS is why ARFS are so popular. Factories build a far better airplane for far less money than a skilled american builder can.
I can build a better plane than any ARF I've ever seen. My price is higher though, but I can't afford to work for the same pay as Chinese factory workers. If you want a good custom built, then hire a good (and ethical) custom builder. If you want something that flies ok at a cheap price then get an ARF.