So almost all my RC life I've built and flown ARF's. However I've come to appreciate what a well built kit can offer. Either scratch built or from plans. I have built a few kits in my time (Sportster, Trainer, Decathalon etc). Recently though I vowed to start working my way away from ARFS and picked up two kits. The P-51 Top Flight Golden Edition and a Mini Lanier Extra 300.I decided to start with the Extra (small and in-expensive)

What I was surprised to see was very little documentation describing each step. The Extra included some plans and a small booklet with nothing but verbage (no pictures with each step). It's like trying to explain how to tie a complex knot without pictures!!!! What a waste.

When I built planes years ago I dont remember this being a problem. I was hoping to "warm up" on some kits before taking things to the next level (AFF -> Kits -> Scratch etc). But right now I'm basically staring at some CAD generated plans with a book trying to explain what to do (no pictures and very short descriptions).

It's a little frustrating. Are all kits like this now a days or did I pick a poor kit to start with? I was hoping to spend the hot summer months and cold winder months building, leaving Fall and Spring for flying. But right now I feel like I'm over my head and I really want to build