I see the point here, but....

Here's how I look at it. I'm a builder. I can make an entire plane out of wood, foam (Plug), or composites.. Might even fly!

But then economics come into the picture. Example, CMP, and now KMP. 71"spans for $300.00. Built up already!!!

Kits are kit, plans are plans. But arfs, if one want to deconstruct it to "bash" it can also be quite a build. its a pre-built wood airframe, just peel off the removable shipping covering (chinese solartex) and start.

Not the same, but like fake cigarettes, they can pacify the need to build.

Steve