Please vote! What do you like, RTR, Kits, Both?

[twhite]

Kits--I like Accurail, because they offer really authentic kits for the era I model. Also Branchline (either Blueprint or Yardmaster).
RTR--Intermountain and Red Caboose seem to have gone pretty much for this venue lately, and they put out some really beautiful cars. I built a lot of their kits when they were available and they went together beautifully. If I can find either builder in kits, I'll go for them, if not, then their RTR will do. I'll only buy Proto if it's RTR, I just DON'T like the way their kits go together.
Tom

[locomutt]

QUOTE: Originally posted by dave9999

Mark, the ol' pot stirrer. [;)]

Personally, I prefer to sit down in front of the tv with a beer and a kit. But, if I see
something RTR, a box car for instance, and the price is right, I will buy it. I have
never purchased a pre-built structure and probably never will. This is only because
I like to paint structures before they are assembled. On the same token, I have
never scratch-built anything either, but would like to try it.

So, I guess it's a matter of what people want for themselves. Neither option is
better or worse... just different. Dave

I do prefer kits,as you can 'detail' them as you go.
Dave; 'scratchbuilding',is 'sorta' like 'kit building' except
everything is not in the 'same' box.[:)]

[rexhea]

Right now I have about half and half on the layout. If I see an RTR I like, I will buy it. If I have (take) the time, I enjoy building a kit. I do believe that when the major work of my layout construction is completed, I will lean more toward the kits.

REX

[ericsp]

I definately prefer kits.

Take a look at this poll.
http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=18879

[GMO Fan]

I prefer RTR, with weathering and some extra detailing provided by me. However, I will buy kits also.

[TurboOne]

RTR, I want to play trains as soon as possible. So of course the last freight car, kit. And most ebay purchases need new trucks and couplers, so rtr with mods.

Tim

[Anonymous]

I like to assemble things. The only reason i would buy RTR is because some of the RTR models are better than the kits you can get for the same car/engine. Take my Superliner cars for example. Cost $25 each but they sure do look great.

[Anonymous]

Right now the only reason I buy RTR is because a kit will not ever be offered and I want a version of that car.

Rick

[trolleyboy]

Hey I prefer the kits it is a hobby afterall besides I like to modify and mangle the stuff that's not readilly available ie CDN prototypes so I find whats close and have at it. TBI

[Anonymous]

I am working on final assembly of a PRR N-5 Warbonds Caboose with Antennas and Windows. That is a KIT with a capitol K. But will buy RTR either due to time constraints or they simply do not offer the item in a kit. The recent Atlas 36' Reefer Warbonds set of 4 is an example.

[Anonymous]

I would rather put kits together so I can make changes but sometimes if there is no kit for a paticular road name or type I'll buy RTR. It makes no difference as long as I get what I want.

Chris

[dave9999]

Mark, the ol' pot stirrer. [;)]

Personally, I prefer to sit down in front of the tv with a beer and a kit. But, if I see
something RTR, a box car for instance, and the price is right, I will buy it. I have
never purchased a pre-built structure and probably never will. This is only because
I like to paint structures before they are assembled. On the same token, I have
never scratch-built anything either, but would like to try it.

So, I guess it's a matter of what people want for themselves. Neither option is
better or worse... just different. Dave

[Anonymous]

What do you want?