I just finished my first kit (G/P PT60) since I was a kid and I absolutely loved it but when I went to the store to inquire about another kit I was discouraged by the salesperson because he thought the ARF's are so much better built than kits. Thank God for this sight and the internet as I was able to ask and research my next kit (TF P51D 1/7th scale). I bought it today and will build it while the local club I just found teaches me to fly. Newbies can and do have the patience to build kits but it wouldn't hurt if the stores stopped discouraging those newbies who aren't as determined as I am to enjoy all that this hobby has to offer namely the pride and joy of a well built plane that fly's !!
Ron