Just got my first plane finished, a Sig Four Star 40.....been building it FOREVER!!!!!! Hubby and I both bought trainers LT-40 ARF for me and Hangar 9 Xtra easy RTF for him. Have also put together seveal other ARF's (Dazzler, Cub, Edge 540, AT6 Texan, P-51 Mustang). I highly doubt I will ever build another kit plane again. There is very little if any cost savings and tons of time involved. I am also not sure if I'll ever fly my Four Star.....because "it's my baby". If you really have a passion to build, I'd guess a LT-40 would be a good choice but if you are trying to be cost effective, go with an ARF.