12-13-2010, 10:51 AM
BIL wrote:I apologize for coming off as intolerant of those in the hobby who buy everything RTR ... I just think they are missing out on a major part of the fun that the feeling of accomplishment one gets when completing a build can give you in this great hobby.
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As always there is two sides why many of us (including older heads) embrace RTR.
Many of us grew up in the eras of generic models,wood and plastic structure kits,the need to scratchbuild,kitbash or add several dollars worth of Kemtron,Detail West or Detail Associates parts to our generic locomotives and with the introduction of highly detailed(some comes with road specific details) locomotives and freight cars and many of us decided to forgo the old ways.Then there are modelers that-well- has 2 left hands when it comes to adding detail and little scratchbuilding skills due to the fact of the availability of detailed structure kits..
Then some of us has a handicap that limits modeling and for us RTR is a blessing.
I think RTR and Scratchbuilding/kitbashing will be around for years to come simply because we are entering a new era of modeling..
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As always there is two sides why many of us (including older heads) embrace RTR.
Many of us grew up in the eras of generic models,wood and plastic structure kits,the need to scratchbuild,kitbash or add several dollars worth of Kemtron,Detail West or Detail Associates parts to our generic locomotives and with the introduction of highly detailed(some comes with road specific details) locomotives and freight cars and many of us decided to forgo the old ways.Then there are modelers that-well- has 2 left hands when it comes to adding detail and little scratchbuilding skills due to the fact of the availability of detailed structure kits..
Then some of us has a handicap that limits modeling and for us RTR is a blessing.
I think RTR and Scratchbuilding/kitbashing will be around for years to come simply because we are entering a new era of modeling..
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Larry
Engineman
Summerset Ry
Make Safety your first thought, Not your last! Safety First!
Engineman
Summerset Ry
Make Safety your first thought, Not your last! Safety First!