Preface: I'm a 19 year old

I've done these:

Helped to build
Helped to cover
Helped person to understand plans


I will help anyone with anything. I love building, however, I think I need to stick up for those who "don't have time". Maybe the folks give this excuse because they don't want to be around a person who doesn't understand how they don't have much time to build and they would rather spend their time in other ways. Maybe, they don't like hanging around all you old guys. Maybe they get tired of all the complaints "these ARFer so called modelers don't know anything" etc. I hear it all the time. Now, I'm not trying to be mean, but from my perspective, that's the truth.

It no longer takes skill to own a model airplane. With these new "Plug 'n play" models out there, why bother wasting time and money? After all, the object of this hobby is flying. However, I do agree, these modelers are missing out on a lot. Many of them do not understand one part of their plane. With the ridiculously overpowered 3D planes out there, they can get out of trouble in a heartbeat and eventually, they'll learn what not to do. (I'm not bashing 3D or those that fly it[myself included]) IMO, these RTF planes are causing safety problems. These folks don't know when to just crash the plane instead of trying to fly out and ending up inside someone.

Now to the plight of those who actually don't have time. I will be going through a time in my life here when I won't have the ability to build. Do ya'll want to flame me for giving up kits for a while? My heart is always in building, but in my case, it will probably be impossible. Think twice before ya'll say it's an excuse.


That's my perspective. I'm not sure who all I flamed there. lol



Sincerely,
Christopher A. Todd