The Easy 2 ARF goes for $100. Theres no way a new guy
can build a kit for that. Or get it to look as good, or fly
as good for that matter. Plus the 95% chance that the
month or two building project is gonna end up in a trash
bag.
I wish I had a nickle for every guy thats ever showed up
at a field....with either a new plane that he built, bought,
or an ARF....and it lasted about 10 seconds in the air !
Beat the snot out of the ARF's, and used planes till you
learn how to fly....then bust out your "baby".