there are some here who wouldn't have anything that wasn't 40 sized, stiff landing gear and monocote[:'(]. retracts, fiberglass and paint add a ton of work to a project but how many planes do you need? i have several (b)arfs (big ones, small ones), several kit built planes and several projects underway. i wouldn't have room if i didn't slow down my projects a bit. plus they look a lot better larger, with retracts and paint (and a pipe[X(]). i have no interest in competing so the additional weight bothers me none.

david