I’m basically in the same boat. I love building! And I have a stack of kits to build.

I have also built for others.

No, no money to be made. But I found the building for others to be a bit stressful. They want it when they want it. It may be a kit / plane that really doesn’t interest me, or is a horrendous kit (one experience!) And that ‘due-day’ is closer than you’d realize! I found lots of things pop up, and you’re forced to build, especially when you’re not in the mood. Really adds to the stress levels!

I believe most planes offered for sale are just that, 2nd hand planes that have had a few flights. They’re being sold to thin the fleet, and/or because of lost interest. I would like to believe that freshly built virgin planes would be worth more.

I’m altering my building plan, and will soon be building the planes I want when I want. I’d then be showing them off at the local field, followed by offering them ‘on consignment’ to / through the local hobby shops. I have been told that this method works: Apparently there is a ‘want’ for certain & unique planes, and most would like them “new”. And we’ve all seen planes hanging from the ceilings of the local hobby shops!

I expect to recoup the cost of the kit & items used. Nothing more. Basically getting the kit & costs covered, and only time (and a few small things) out of my own pocket.
So, my “asking $200” would break down to something like $110 for the kit, $60 for covering / finishing, and $30 for glues & other sundry items (tank, wheels, etc..).. I’d be including a note to say “This place was built with the following intensions: OS LA-40, Futaba 3004 servos, etc.. Alter to suite your particular needs.” Servo horns would be installed on the push-rods, and the engine mount may or may not be drilled for a specific & suitable engine. (An exposed / non-cowled engine would not have a pre-drilled mount.)

This way, they can drop in their servos, and drop in the engine. Other radio gear is installed as required. The dwgs & manual would also be included in the package.

At least, that’s my plan to sooth the building bug! Nothin more. Just to scratch the itch!