Yes Bob, kits are sort of a thing of the past it seems. In fact, I had a good conversation with a kit mfr.---a really good one--who mentioned that in all honesty he really didn't sell that many kits anymore....mostly the ARFS. I told him I thought his kit was probably the finest kit I've ever built, and the most enjoyable. So, it's kind of sad that even guys who put out top notch kits tell you that.

Towards the ARF end though.....did you see the Top Flite Beechcraft Staggerwing ARF that's coming out? That thing was a beauty....and a good size. Nice plane indeed. I can see why kits take a hit when the quality of ARFs like the KMP 109, F7F and the Skyshark P40 out there. Those are pretty nice, and with some good finishing applications can be taken a long way towards excellent. Not much of an ARF guy, but those sure turned my head. The Sierra rotating gear was super impressive too...made me wonder about dropping a set in the Corsair.