I just have to say that so many people here recommend Sig planes from the LT-40 to the Extra Special. And these are both fine planes. But to those of you who have not built many kits (or haven't built ANY yet), I would like you to take a look at Great Planes kits.

Disclaimer: I don't work for GP, nor do I know anyone who does. I am in no way afilliated with them.

But with all of the posts I read, I keep hearing comments like: "The [----} was good, but the [----] could have been better." or "The instructions weren't very clear"

I have built kits by all of the major companies, and GP is by FAR my favorite. The parts fit, the instructions are completely understandable, and they turn out some really terrific airplanes.

Another nice thing about them is that ALL of their kits are well engineered. Many of the other companies have a few newer kits with good engineering, but they still sell their older kits which may consist of a set of plans and a box of sticks (I know, I'm building one now! [Sig 1/4 scale Cub]).

Ask anyone who has built a GP kit, and I'm sure they will recommend it!