I've been wanting to buy more kits that have the balsa nose cones. I think for me its the process of turning a piece of balsa into a painting surface that looks like glass. There's something reminisce about working on these types of kits. I bought the Sirius Interrogator "G" kit and looking forward to working on it. I might buy a few of Dave's kits for that reason. I know back in the day ESTES always use to have balsa nose cones. I also modified my Snarky kit with a balsa nose cone and might do the same with the Lexxjet, but that's an extra $90 probably? IDK I think I know how most of us hate sanding, but I think a balsa nose cone would be the exception for me.