ORIGINAL: mobflier
Jim,
Sorry I didn't include the scratch build, I updated it for you. I find people that scratch build to be very peticular and interesting.
I wish that this had been an option when I voted. My next one will be a WACO YMF, built (loosely) from PICA 1/5th plans modified for 1/4th scale. Obviously the stock sizes won't be blown exactly by that percentage, but ....Well, I hope that you get the idea.
I tried one ARF, and it did not pass muster, so I sold it complete with engine and radio (ready to fly) after one set of trim flights. I doubt that I will ever own another one. If I don't build it, I don't want it. I can't help but wonder where this hobby will be when we olde phartes are gone. I'm pretty sure that the BOM rule will be completely gone from scale contests, and that the ARFers will rule in that segment as well. It's a pity. Personally, I think that most of you guys that only do the ARF's are selling yourselves short. I think that most, if not all of you are capable of more than you think.
Bill, AMA 4720
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