Your point is a valid one. I don't mind adding my own ideas to an ARF if I think it's worth it. I have had the Carolina Models A-6 and it was small but a nicely made kit. The new A-6 ARF is an OK plane but I would love to have a fiberglass fuse and foam cores and make my own SPA plane. I get really frustrated with the lack of SPA planes available. If you like Daddy Rabitts you'll be fine but the ARC is pricey but well made by Dennis Hunt. I am from the old school and prefer to build kits. I hate scratch building. I will now tape on my JR crystals in the future. You're never too old to learn!! Skip