Thank you for all of that info! I had not seen any of the newer kits. Found a place called ML Boatworks that certainly looks interesting. Better materials and laser cut.
https://mlboatworksrc.com/shop/ols/products/1-slash-8th-scale-newton-135-slash-mhr-8410-kit
I am definitely having that urge to build something. Car is done, maintenance on my daily is done and yard work is in a good spot. Hard to see my work bench empty!