Yeah, the ARF not looking like the real plane thing is...distracting to say the least. Having just started back in the sport, it is nice to be able to be out flying in a fairly quick fashion. Plus it's nice to be able to get into a more complicated model without having to build right off the bat. Many of arfs are very nice looking though as someone said earlier.

It reminds me though of a conversation that took place this weekend that proves the point ya just can't please anyone.

Guy looks at my H-9 P-40 in my truck and makes the comment "There is no way I can put that kind of time into a model"
Keep in mind it is build stock with only one addition of a small wire screen inside one of the intake holes to simulate a radiator. This took about 10 minutes.

The guys son says "no Dad, this is ONLY an ARF"

So what should a guy be more offended by? The fact that the Dad thought it was stupid to spend that kind of time on a plane? Or that the guys kid said it was ONLY an ARF.

It was just kind of funny.