"All of the above" barely scratches the surface of the iceburg.
I take a more 'wholistic' view. The more you put in, the more you get out. The less it was to begin with, and the more it is when complete, the greater the reward.
Achieving that perfect 100% score (static and flight) on a plane you scratch built from your own design is the ultimate thrill I'm working toward.
Having young children I can barely afford the time for kitbuilding but, all too soon, they'll be too busy for ole Dad....
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