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Kits VS RTR again.
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Well, I'm going to weigh in here. I think the difference is lack of patience. Most folks now want instant gratification. I have been an RC airplane modeler for years. Love the satisfaction of building a good kit and then flying it. Not only is it satisfying, I know what's inside. I know how to fix it when necessary. I know when something is not quite right. In recent years, the guys in my club rarely build any more. They by ARFs (almost ready to fly) and spend their time flying instead of building. It may be that I live in Austin, Texas, where you can fly year round (ie, no winter indoor building season forced on us), but I miss seeing something different at the field. <br /> <br />Now for model railroading. I have always been interested. I am building my first layout (HO 4x8) with my grandson. We have some RTR, but we most have kits for our rolling stock. So far all of our structures are kits. He is absolutely LOVING the experience and so am I. I had not noticed the lack of kits, perhaps because I cannot compare to the old days, but I hope there will always be kits. They are so rewarding. <br /> <br />John Soule <br />Austin, Texas <br />
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