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Speaking strictly from a Neanderthal point of view, "model railroading" has always involved a certain level of skill, research, experience and patience. Naturally, the finished quality of the "model" will depend on how much time is devoted to each of the 4 areas mentioned. We can only expect to reach a "quality" within our own physical limitations. For me the operative phrase here is "pride in acheivement." Having survived the days of hand drilling and tapping holes in Zamac, Brass and white metal castings, only to scrounge around for proper gauge wire for "super detailing" steam, water and electrical conduits, pipes, etc.- - the challanges offered by plastic prefabricated parts, pre-drilled, pre painted and letterd "plastic" shells seem less than daunting. <br /> <br />Personally, I would hold a [not so perfect] hand built "crummy" caboose in much higher esteem than the most super detailed "out of the box" R.T.R. locomotive. A 100 car roster of "shake the box" assembled rolling stock would not impress me as much a dozen super detailed, hand assembled/painted/lettered freight or passenger cars. Going from the days of all metal, hand soldered, components [only] kits to today's silk screen engraved pre painted plastic toys; has been a long and unrewarding journey. The bottom line for me is the self-fullfilling satisfaction of having done what it takes to present a fine scale model, not a "top shelf" manufacurer's creation.
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