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I’m not all that sure that Walthers is the best barometer for the art of scratch building and the detail parts that may be required. I agree with everything everyone has said on the subject of "RTR" vs "Kits" and it’s obvious enough the “ready-built” products are in vogue for whatever the reasons. However there ARE probably more scratch building supplies available than ever before. I just think some folks may be looking in the wrong place. The smaller companies are out there making some pretty neat stuff. A good example would be Micron Arts. There were no 1910 to 1920’s vehicles ready made for N scale, but this outfit has produced some great kits. They aren’t “scratch” but they are definitely NOT ready built. Clover House is another place with neat stuff, I could go on and on. Kits and detail parts are out there even if Walthers can't justify stocking them. And I’m not knocking Walthers they have to stay in business and trying to stock N scale bees made by some guy who probably ships twice a year can’t be the best thing for them to list in their catalog. <br />JackB <br />
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