I have the stinson SR-8 and the Monocoupe 90. I had the Fairchild Ranger. They all are(were) great airplanes. The Stinson is a showstopper from the word Go. (built by Don Olsen) While none are easy builds, they all were worth the time and effort put into them. I learned more buildingthe Fairchild than I did when I built my Eagle. I never ran into any problems with illfitting parts or bad wood. Just take your time, figure out how Emil does things, and you'll be OK. He's always been available to answer questions. To me, IKON kits are a good experience.