04-23-2014, 03:25 AM
I've always considered Model Power one tick up from Bachmann in quality in their locos and rolling stock. Granted, their buildings made for great scratchbashing fodder, and some of the little details included in their structure kits were great for detailing other projects.
In this economy, I'm suprised any modeling manufatcurer made it through. Considering most people were using disposable income to keep up with bills, and survive during the recession. Things are looking a little better now, but how many other "mom and pop" companies, not just model manufactuers, had to pack it in and padlock the doors.
Its sad, but in a few years, like Tyco, Model Power products will becoame collectables, and sought after. Hopefully someone will step up to the plate, and keep a few of Model Powers lines, like Manuta, going for years to come.
In this economy, I'm suprised any modeling manufatcurer made it through. Considering most people were using disposable income to keep up with bills, and survive during the recession. Things are looking a little better now, but how many other "mom and pop" companies, not just model manufactuers, had to pack it in and padlock the doors.
Its sad, but in a few years, like Tyco, Model Power products will becoame collectables, and sought after. Hopefully someone will step up to the plate, and keep a few of Model Powers lines, like Manuta, going for years to come.
Torrington, Ct.
NARA Member #87
I went to my Happy Place, but it was closed for renovations.
NARA Member #87
I went to my Happy Place, but it was closed for renovations.