Hobby Lobby is now selling these Graupner RTF scale ships.
Just in case you guys were interested and had not seen them. I have built a Sterling
American Scout (and a Missouri), I can see how it might be worth the
$1500, based on the hundreds of hours of time invested to build them.
Like an ARF plane, you either enjoy building or you want a finished product.
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/scaleboa.htm
Dave