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Now wp8thsub, I take some exception to what you wrote, first "Prototype modelers tend to adopt higher modeling standards. As a result, their models tend to be of higher average quality than those of hobbyists as a whole and are more presentable in photos. " So prototypers are better modelers that freelances? What an elitist attitude!!! I could say that prototypers are dullards who are incapable of creativity and have to have some one else do all the planning for them, including their hobby. Does that sting, or is it true? Second, quote of wp8thsub "Magazines publish what is submitted to them. If they aren't featuring as much freelanced modeling couldn't it be because they're receiving less of it? " You are right, they publish a random per cent of what comes in and have NO say in what they choose to publish. DUH! Last, and I quote again from wp8thsub, "What if an auto restoration magazine decided that the average reader was put off by features on high quality work and discontinued them in favor of stories on cousin Bob's clapped out Plymouth Duster that's on blocks. After all, Bob doesn't like researching how to do anything and doesn't think he should be held to any standards for presentability of his project in print. What would happen to readership there?" Well you do have a point as you state a restoration magazine, but the name Model Railroader isn't Prototype Model Railroader. Also, I don't remember seeing that Automotive Restoration Magazine on the shelf at the store. I did see Hot Rod and Popular Hot Rodding and I think adding big wheels, wild paint, and monster big blocks would be more a a freelance thing? I bet if they ran restore articles they would soon go broke? I myself think that the above Duster would sell more magazines being built up into tricked out non prototype form over articles about returning it to a fully restored slant 6 version. So you say prototypers are a better modeler than freelancer, better writers than freelancers, more social than freelancers, better photographers than freelancers, and enjoy the hobby more than freelancers. THAT WHAT YOU WROTE. Man you are so much better than me there is no reason for me to model anymore. Thanks for showing me the light. FRED
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