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Why do manufacturers paint kits?
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There are some manufacturers ( unfortunately not many) who give us a small break on the price of undecorated cars and locomotives, but taht comes back when the close outs come for the never was never will be "model" paint schemes. When we get upgraded couplers and metal wheel sets instead of horn hooks and plastic wheels, we are busy belly acheing still. <br />I thank those people who buy the shiny plastic toy looking kits and RTR, they are making it possible for me to strip, paint and letter more economical motive power and rolling stock. <br />Yes I would love less expensive undecorated kits to put a little me into my modelling, but I love the more realistic better quality items I have to take lettering off before I work them over. We have come a long way in this hobby and in this country since the days of Henry Ford when you could have any color you want as long as its "black". <br />What great opportunities we have today, to start with something rather than have to scratch build it all (but scratch building your own is still an option for those who aren't happy with the market places offering) <br />Enjoy having fun <i>playing</i> with trains. <br />Will (following Darrell's lead - "being quiet ...for now")
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