Even those in the know would agree that the H-9 Sukhoi is a looker, and something to be proud of. You will have to overlook the narrow minded to enjoy this hobby or any other pusuit. I'm proud of my ARFs too. I got a few, and they all fly well. I think the builder vs ARF guy is more about folks (builders) wishing they could build as well as some of the ARFs come . And to do it cheaper ain't happening.

I built a plane or two, but I still like ARFs and the fact that now days you get in the air cheap and fast. Maybe that's what the "builders" don't like...ARF guys fly more for less.

Really I think building is a passtime and a pursuit unto itself. Some folks build for the pleasure of building. I'm sure if the people in the kit building forum weren't building planes they would surely be building something! The ARF guys like to fly. And either don't have time as is your case cowboyway88, or the desire to build anything more time consuming or complicated than the latest and greatest ARF.

Just a thought.

Jim C