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Hard for me to answer the question. I design and scratchbuild all my structures, save for such items as some windows and other details. Mostly wood and hydrocal in preference to styrene. I have observed that some of the craftsman kits are real works of art costing $100 or more and frequently made in limited runs. Others are frank junk I wouldn't have as a gift for background filler. If structure kits are expensive, I suggest those who buy them and complain of the cost, as an alternative, learn their craft. Design and make your own structures. It isn't all that difficult to turn out a passable building. The allup cost of materials runs about 20-25% of the cost of a kit. Its interesting and fun to research an era and function appropriate project. When finished you have an absolutely unique artifact of your knowledge and skill. As you finish successive projects you gain skill and, perhaps more importantly, a bone-deep understanding of the abilities of others in our hobby. Randy
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