ORIGINAL: ram3500-RCU

I for one, am a little tired of the nit-picking over this subject.

assemble............ To fit together the parts or pieces of: assemble a machine; assemble data.
build................... To make something by combining materials or parts.

Please notice either word can refer to essentially the same process.

Yes, starting from scratch rather than sub assemblies can be and usually is more work, but both types of KIT aircraft require BUILDING. In fact, some planes call ARFs REALLY need "BUILDING" and should be called "BUILDERS ARFs if anything. I have a bigger problem with the acronym ARF. How many of these planes are truly "almost ready to fly"? VERY VERY FEW !!!!!!!!!! I have spent anywhere from 15 to 300 hours on most "ARFs"!!!!! And I have built some "kits" in less time.

We know the terms, we know the processes. Lets just get over and on with it, please.

As for WM / or their new face, I have had several of there planes and still have an AT6. All have been good planes and well thought out kits with nicely fitting sub assemblies and fiberglass parts. Paint and covering match nicely. Hardware is of good quality and the manuals are above average for these days. Holes line up on things and they are very complete. The covering is OK, and doesn't melt at medium temp. like some does. I have never liked the pilot busts they provide, but a small thing really. I would recommend them overall.