ARC's should be allowed. As I've said before, why should they not be allowed just because they are typically made from wood. If they are/can be made to have an accurate outline they should be just as competive as a kit built plane. The real skill in scale building is more in the finishing of the model and much less in the framing of one.

ARF's do not belong as stated numerous times in other posts.

The bottom line is that all of this fuss is over maybe a couple of models in a contest. I think most modelers who are interested in scale are going to build from a kit or scratch just for thier own challange and enjoyment (frustration!!). We need to accept change and do what is nessary to keep the hobby growing and not discurage new scale modelers.

FYI - I have flown in several contests, so no trashing me for my comments!!

Jeremy