RE: What is it that you DO NOT like about ARFs?
Several Arfs I have built:
Lanier Predator - Wing was warped, firewall fell out, wing hold down block insufficient
Sig Extra 300xs - Hinge setup no good, terrible wheels, Paint comes off plastic fairing on tail, Horribly wrinkled covering.
Hangar 9 Corsair - suspect retracts, covering trim loose at edges, weak firewall, mostly good.
World Models Mustang - one of the best, other than weak retracts that need to be bent straight all the time.
World Models Chipmunk - Very good, other than bad retracts similar to the Mustang.
Kyosho Spitfire - Excellent other than the fact that the prepainted covering is not fuel proof and the edges lift over time.
Kyosho Gee Bee Z - Also Very good, but the landing gear blocks in the wing come loose eventually, and tricky to land.
All in All, I think I've agreed to not buy any more arfs. Kits only !!!