I started out with ARF's then built a 4*40 kit then back to ARF's. My last ARF was a Big Stik 60 from Great Planes and the quality was very disappointing. With the recent price hikes in ARF land, I'm going back to kits. The overall price will probably be greater with the kit but spread out over the course of several months it's a little easier on my budget. Plus, I really enjoy the time I spend building. The problem is a lack of kits, so I may try to buy plans and have the kit cut for me.