The 4* kits plans have many pictures, but they don't always show the step in question and they often reference parts but don't describe them enough for my tastes (so you have to deduce which piece it is). Quibbles, mind you, but something to be aware of.
Thank you Ghostbear!!!!!!
This is exactly why it is important to learn to build with a beginner kit..
I've said this before and I'll say it again.
Trainer airplane kits are designed to teach TWO Skills basic flying and building. The 4* kit is the next step up in both the learning and building departments.
Anybody remember why certain college classes had prerequisites???? Couldn't take spanish 401 unless you had spanish 301.
Its the same thing with building kits You don't try a skill level 2 or 3 kit if you haven't mastered skill level 1!!!!
ARFs allow you to skip the beginning building skills that are explained when you build that type of aircraft and assumed in the instructions associated more advanced models.
Again build or buy its up to you. Just don't think that building/repairing skills are not important