Hi,
I've been building railroad models (also planes/ships/cars) since the mid '50s and got very comfortable with plastic models and kitbashing. I built some Campbell wood, Woodland Scenic metal, and Magnasum "composite" (forgot the material name) models and while I didn't enjoy building them, they came out pretty nice as well.
Soooo, about 10 years ago I decided to pick up one of those new fangled laser kits. I believe it was a Bar Mills freight station. Well, I soon found out that the wood was too thin, and the laser outlines were not deep enough, and I split a couple of parts just getting them separated. After two or three attempts, I decided that I was no match for that kit, and ultimately gave it away.
I have not touched a laser kit since then, but I definitely will give it another try. I have the impression that the earlier kits were just not the same quality as today's - but look to "you guys" to validate that.
Obviously laser kits are the "big thing" now, and I am interested in this set of postings so as to determine "which are best" quality wise and construction wise, before I spend the bucks.
Hey, if this ol dog can successfully convert to DCC, he should be able to put together a laser kit!
Mobilman44