Smallfly - Your Hard Bet MkIII looks really GOOD!!!

Billy - I don't know what the age limit is for your new "in the bones - naked aircraft site" is, but I can tell you that Smallfly's aircraft is way - way under age!

RC_Juncky - Yes, HSRCM, Inc. only offers short kits. There is a link for each aircraft on my site that outlines what parts are included in the short kit and what misc. wood and hardware is needed (you need to purcahse) to complete the kit. I've tried to supply full kits, and too many people wanted different hardware based on their personal preference, and everyone seems to want different densities of wood based on its application. Thence, I found it better for the individual to get their own. That way, they can get exactly what meets their personal preference.

You asked specifically about the Hard Bet Mk III. This short kit includes:
- all the laser cut parts,
- full scale drawings (2 - 36" x 68" drawings),
- vacuum formed canopy,
- wing tube and sleeve,
- and construction manual (with approx. 140 digital pics of aircraft in construction).

The approximate cost for the misc. balsa to finish out this kit is approx. $15 (based on ordering from Lone Star Models) and approx. the same amount for hardware pending on your selection. Here are the links you asked about:

Hard Bet Mk III Kit Contents

Aeron -40 Kit Contents

Wacky-Bee III Kit Contents

Whazz-Up! Kit Contents

You'll find that the misc. wood and hardware costs are about the same for the 40-size kits that we offer. I also believe that if you are a builder, you'll find the listed misc. wood is probably already in your shop. Check it out for yourself. Pricing for the short kits are listed on my website.
As far as 4-strokes, I have allot of customers that are running them on my designs. I personally don't care for them. It is my personal preference to stick with the Webra 50 with a Mac Header and tuned pipe. I've tried numerous other manufacturers including 4Cs, and I always end up going back to the Webra 50. Like I said, it is personal preference.
Hope that this helps answers your questions.
Kevin