I have to agree with you Steve , I did splurge on a KMP corsair and I do see some of the quality aspects , but most of my planes are CMP and I have been very happy with the quality and flying aspects of the planes .The 73" p40 is one of the best flying P40ties you can fly , much easier to fly then the 65" Gold Edition P40 .
I have been tinkering with a CMP Fw190 for about a year , a total bash , air power canopy , Sierra Fw190 gear all around ect , but because I purchased the plane so cheap , that its make the upgrades easy !!!
I have built a ton of kits from a box of wood and now day while I am still so tempted I get pulled back into the value aspects of ARfs .
Example , red box P40 (box of wood)on ebay for $179 , or BH models P40 for $169 , the BH Models P40 ARF makes one hell of a start for a nice bash .
My new CMP Bf109 is in my opinion is a great value and high on the cool factor , ya I do worry about the sun on the fuse ect but hey ice cream melts fast in the sun as well , but its damm good while it last