I built an LT-40 this last year. It's actually cheaper to buy the ARF after buying covering but I wanted something I could call my own.

Yes of course are some out here that really build,
we do also custom building...here are a pair of our´s.

My new Eurofighter Typhoon Scale 1/6.5 from "zero to hero"...a look at Dad´s brand new Me262 1/6...Last Picture our XXL SportJet...and that´s not all the Jet´s.

Typhoon in motion
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQ0ofEIewno[/youtube]

René

No I am not a builder and I never have been. In fact I am a product of the ARF generation. I started flying about 15 years ago when ARF's were still fairly new. I have flown all sorts of ARF's over the years and learned a great deal about covering and repairs. Lately though I have started to become bored with the ARF scene. I am tired of all the same stuff. In fact I hae decided not to buy any more for awhile. Right now I have no time for building. Between work and two small children building is not in the cards for me. But over the next couple years I am hoping to take the leap and try to build something simple like a trainer to teach my boys to fly on. Not sure how well it will turn out but I really want to give it a shot. I have always been amazed at the craftsmenship it takes to build a model from scratch. Hopefully one day I cna finlly set aside the time to one myself!

Does anyone know of a really lite covering (other than tissue) im trying to cover some of my tiny stick kits to see if I can fly them. Its a lot easier to find the space to build the tiny ones.

I have been in this fool hobby for 45+ years.
When I started there was no such thing as an arf.
I have to admit that I have never liked building, and still don't.
The problem for me is that I have yet to see an arf that has the build quality that I expect a model to have.

I agree with what was mentioned above, a kit or scratch build will end up costing more $$ than an arf.

I agree with most of the things that have been mentioned in this forum. ARF's are very much cheaper than building. I presently have three ARF's that are air worthy. However, every now and then there is an airplane that you may have built many years ago that was an exceptional looking and flying airplane. This airplane for me is the 60 size "Midwest Super Hots". I am presently finishing a scratch build of this airplane and I can tell you it is definetly a labor of love. The airplane has taken me over two months to build and has cost more the 4 times what a typical 60 size ARF would cost. But in the long run I think it will be worth it. I guess it just depends on your preferences in airplanes. Again I must agree that if you do not like building, then buy an ARF. They are easier to put together and in my book they are disposable. [8D]

Super hots was a great plane , i owned 3 of them in the day. joe

Build? you bet!

My problem has been getting them finished. I get so far and my interest goes elsewhere.

just bought my avonds rafale kit today-will post building pics