I think several of the ARF companies are improving the line of stuff they sell. LDM basically said how I feel on the matter. I don't get a dime from CMP either. They all need some work before I fly 'em anyway so why not save a few bucks by buying a CMP once and awhile. I just built another one. A little 50sized Mustang. Had all the stuff laying around so the whole thing ended up costing $119.95.
Posted some shots of it last of thread. Came out a tad nose heavy even with the scale forward mounted tailwheel .(stearable) Just perfect.

[link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_5275496/tm.htm]CMP P51-D Mustang 50[/link]