More interest in kits
I prefer kits too. I have built a P-38, a Ki-61(tony), an exocet,and a couple of entry level pattern ships from kits in addition to my own trainers many moons ago. I have also "assembled" a Kyosho Zero and my wife's trainer. When I took the self-built ones to the field, everyone commented on how good they were and the usual, "How did you do this part or that part", and the like. When I brought the Zero out, it wasn't anything special. There is an immense pride in building a plane from a kit. Sure it takes longer but, even when I was beginning and my technique was horrible(it's still not great), I was proud of what I did because I could say, "I made this." If we can impart that thought to new builders, there would be a lot more people building from kits. Just my opinion.
Tim
P.S. When I destroyed the tony, I felt a lot worse than when I did in the Zero. Will definately build a tony again.