It's time to step up to the plate and "build" my first airplane. I've been flying ARF's for a few years now, have a great collection from .40's to a 50cc Pitts and now I want to take the next step and start building my own. My problem is the same with most kit builders I talk to, in that there just aren't a lot to choose from. For my first couple of builds, I'd like to have a factory kit, so I can progress eventually to bigger and better and unlimited(?) designs with laser cutters.
Anyway...I'd rather not build a simple high wing, trainer type airplane. I have an Edge, Extra, Suhkoi, or maybe a Yak in mind, in a .40-.60 size. Yes, since you're already thinking it, I can fly them. And I've been flying long enough, and breaking things long enough to have the know how and tools for the project. I need you builders to guide me to a good building, good flying, good looking manufacturer besides CG, Tower and TF. Not that there is anything wrong with these at all, but they have all been done at my field.

Shoot me some options, and don't stick to the airframes I already said. I need to plan a couple of winter projects now, so the wife doesn't get sticker shock in October!