ORIGINAL: P-51B
ORIGINAL: prebres
I'd say that if you didn't build the framework, whether it's composite or bulkhead/longeron, it's an ARF.
Some noteable examples of High-end ARFs are;
For example,
Composit ARF,
BVM...with all the molded in panel lines...,
Aerotech.
First, thanks everyone for all of your input - very useful. P-51B, regarding your quote above, does the fact that the Aerotech and Composite Arf models take about 50-100 hours of assembly and painting to complete (perhaps BVM too), put these into a separate category? I believe the broad range of ARF offerings on the market makes this title a loose way to categorize models and if you all believe as P-51B does that Composite ARF and Aerotech are also ARFs then perhaps there is sufficient consumer latitude with using this title. I just don't want to be in a situation where I produce something, call it an ARF and then get flak for falling a few degrees away from the norm. From a marketing perspective, the ARF label is huge although I am curious if a title such as Quick Build is more appropriate for some ARFs on the market. Would you guys be turned away from a model labeled Quick-Build as compared to ARF?
Thanks
ScaleMe