Gosh Steve, I never said Randy's planes weren't creative, straight, original, or otherwise. Heck, I don't even know who Randy is. Sorry Randy if you are a famous stunt flyer, but I am new to this so forgive me
He may build and create the most spectacular planes in the world, but I was just trying to give my opinion to the question he posted.
" So the question is, how do folks here do stuff like exit vents from the nose or clever detail on the wheelpants or whatever? My current plane is coming out a great deal lighter than any I've built in years and I find that I begrudge any sort of nonsense that might add weight. Even the silly balsa exit vents I carved (laboriously, I might add...all eight of them) for the hot air exits from the nose I'm thinking about just sanding off and leaving just the holes.
I can't help but feel I'm just adding weight rather than coming up with something to add to the aesthetics of the plane. They do look cool, though.
Any thoughts? I'm mostly just rambling to convince myself that all the extra work is worth it, I guess, but it's been years since I built a sub-60oz, 700 square inch plane."
All I was saying is that if everyone built the same stamped out plane, where would anyones creativity, origiality or style show through? (Your words for Randy's planes and I bet they are AWSOME from what you wrote!!!) I'm pretty sure I didn't say anything about hanging mud flaps with the naked lady on a plane or hanging fuzzy dice and dingle balls in the canopy. Wait a minute... I just got an idea! Seriously, All I was trying to express was that it's a pleasue to see a plane where someone has taken the extra time involved to make it that much more attractive. That can be anything from sanding and buffing paint to a mirror finish, to beautiful fillets and a tight fitting cowl and clever detail on wheel pants. The time taken to do detail is souly up to each builder. It may be a plane for all out stunt competition where weight means everything. Or it may be a plane for fun stunt. Either way its up to the individual to decide on just how much time he or she is willing to put into the details of the model. I whole heartedly agree that at the point Randy is at, that one should step back for a while. Think about what it is that you want to accomplish with the end result. Figure out how to get there from here. Then do what it takes a little at a time till its done the way you want it to be.
From what Steve wrote about Randy's planes, I bet he has taken the time in the past to make them stand out in the crowd. I'll even bet Steve's planes have a flair to them that would make me want to build and finish to his standards. Then again, most of the planes I see make me want to do the next one that much better.
So, if anyone thinks I was trying to say sacrifice straight, light and true over creating the wildest pimpmobile with wings. I am deeply sorry.
Oh by the way, where can i get some of those fake bullit hole from?
Steve, Randy, and all the rest of you guys and gals that build the coolest planes I wish I ever had.... Thank you for making this hobby so much fun!!!
I think Crist has it about right. Take a few nights off, plan your work, and work a few hours a day until it's done. Now's not the time to rush it. Steve 
Steve
