My oldest son's next plane may be an ARF, but that's okay with me. He also wants to build something like a Balsa USA biplane. As for my 29% Edge, I will be able to re-use the cowl and the hatch with canopy. I've already cut the new fuse sides, and cut new formers. I just got my order in from Lonestar (last one for awhile[&o]) and hope to have the fuse rebuilt and covered within a week or so. The wings will need some repair work too, but not bad overall. My first attempt at repairing balsa sheeted foam wings, but it's not that bad. I've also got to keep going on my TF Giant Corsair.
It's great bringing young people into the hobby. I've buddy-boxed several of my oldest son's friends, and two of them can fly almost the whole flight without me taking control to "save" the plane. My twins, who are 8, have both shown an interest to try flying this next year, so a trainer will be in the works for them too (one pink and one blue!). I think one of my neighbor's kids may also start RC this year too. It's hard to describe the satisfaction with seeing someone you've helped do their first solo flight!
Sam