I'm beginning to see the light on RTR cars

[nachoman]

When I first got into HOn3, my first kit was a Rail Line flat car. I never did get it together right, and I found the tiny details and brake gear frustrating. Back then I wished there was an Athearn "Blue Box" style of HOn3 kit. Since then, I have learned a few techniques that make things easier, but they still take a long time. My most success is when I do several at a time, and find a nice relaxing football game to watch at the same time and keep me from focusing too hard If I wanted a train of 30 HOn3 Rio Grande boxcars, I could spend a long time putting together rail line kits, painting and applying decals, or I could fork over 40-45 bucks a piece for Blackstone R-T-R cars. Considering the Rail Line kits will cost 30 bucks after decals and trucks and paint are purchased, I can really see the appeal of RTR there.