RE: Why would you "build" a kit rather than assemble and ARF
I don't know about everyone else, but this is my first RC kit build. I've built several CL kits as well. Between the two, I've noticed there is a lot more detail in the RC kits. You have to take your time. The actual build went fast. But getting everything set up is what was so neat and time consuming. I've learned so much from this. You lean skills that you have never thought about using.
CC