Reallistically, Lanier is a quality kit with AVERAGE wood. The instructions are not what I would call COMPLETE, but then again niether are CARDEN or AEROWORKS. These planes are designed and instructions written with the idea that the builder is a skilled builder. I build many kit now adays without using the manual. I usually look through it in the beginning, but then it just collects dust after I get started.

Would I buy a LANIER kit for myself?......
I have a 40% edge on the way!