I would like to see something done to distiguish actualunbuiltkits from built kits in descriptions.

RTR = Ready to Run
ARTR or 'roller' = 80%+ assembled kit
Kit = unbuilt.

I've never had any trouble telling, but if you think there is a product in which its ambiguous, feel free to post a link.

I want a company to surprise me and send me an unbuilt kit when I order an rtr just for s&*ts and giggles

I love planes,
ARF, which usually just means an airframe with no electronics. Could mean pre-built or requiring alot of assembly.
RTF, obvious, ready to go
Rx ready...just add your radio/reciever
TX ready...or BNF (bind and fly)
Kit, like a ARF but requires 100% assembly as well as electronics.



While some models its hard to tell how complete they are or what they need, it is nice to have the options. There are more than a few RTR ground models I would like to see in Kit or ARR form. Especially since there are many "low cost" brushless and radio systems out now.

It is usually in the for sale ads. It will say kit, but has been built and yes usually there is a picture and that usually "explains" it, but sometimes you waste time checking to be sure. The best way is when you read the condition. It isn't a big deal, just frustrating at times.