I've built 2 of Lanier kits and I didn't have many problems.

1/4 Extra 300: I replaced the cowl and wheel pants of the extra with glass ones, the plastic parts took a bit to fit closely, but I had no problems with the wood. I also changed the way the wings were held on with the screw in the top of the wing, I didn't want them showing on the paint job.



1/4 Laser 200: In the process of building a new glass cowl for it, but I built the plane about 7 years ago so it has held up pretty well. I've also replaced the wheel pants with my own glass ones. I seem to remember the fuse sides not being good quality like smith had mentiond but I made it work.