As in life, we get what we pay for in any ARF. If you guys are that negative about ARF's than try to scratch build or build a kit. Maybe then you will appreciate the amount of work that has already been done for you. Spending a few extra hours modifying/upgrading any ARF is time well spent. I always take extra time assembling my ARF's and I always find something that I need to change, modify, reglue, etc.

In today's world, everyone is "strapped" for time. That is the purpose of ARF's. The companies have realized this trend and have designed/built planes to fit our needs. Who cares if you need to change this or that. At least you're not spending 1, 2, or 3 months assembling your plane from a box of sticks.

If you can't appreciate an ARF for what they are intended for, than build a kit. I have had good and bad experiences with the hardware in an ARF. I chalk it up to experience. I usually replace the hardware now, but I do not complain about it. Do us all a favor and quit crying about this and build it. I know that there are some horrible ARF's out there, but that is usually the exception and not the rule.