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Over the years I have done a lot of scratchbuilding and kitbashing. I recommend it for a number of reasons. Both give you the opportunity to improve your modeling skills. Both allow you to reproduce structures or rolling stock that are unavailable otherwise. Both give you a sense of accomplishment and "pride of possession." <br /> <br />In addition, I find it very relaxing to start a scratchbuilding or kitbashing project and work on it at my own pace. <br /> <br />Of course, unlike the modelers of fifty-sixty years ago, none of us has to rely as much on our own resources, so I have been known to buy some ready-made stuff ,as well, if it fits the era that I model (modern). <br /> <br />My current favorite freight cars are the InterMountain hoppers (HO) and I can't wait for their new corn syrup car. They are the closest thing to the old time craftsman kits that I know of, with lots of details and some challenges, as well. <br /> <br />John
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