I started out building a Midwest AreoStar Trainer plane. It took me about 2 1/2 months to complete. I still have it.
After that ARF's became popular. I have bought a few ARF's and have had some crashes. I have noticed the glue that they use is very poor quality and they cut corners on making a strong and depending planes.

I am trying to learn to build from plans. It may take some time. I have a good master builder helping me to learn.
I don't want to depend on these ARF's anymore.