--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Keith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Since I still have to plan and build a layout, I am reluctant to > start ordering kits such as the Kaslo Budd cars and the CNR caboose. > Are these kits time consuming and tedious to build? I've never built > a kit from any supplier. I see so many old kits for sale on ebay, I > wonder how many actually get turned into finished models. I don't > want to buy something that will be sitting in a box 5 years from now.
===================================================================== Keith: I know how you feel; I used to feel the same way. I do not have a layout either - in fact I don't even have a space right now. But here is what I do have: - modeling era determined - primary & secondary RR to model determined - the type and approximate number of trains I want to run (I am into operations so this is an important consideration) - the geographic area (though I am still not 100% sure here) Since I have this stuff already determined, I only buy what I need for my future layout and I buy it when ever I run across it (kits, RTR, Brass, etc.), train budget permitting <G>. For example, I am currently in the process of buying every different numbered PRS SP boxcar & PFE Reefer kit I can find even though I cannot possibly build them all right now because they fit my criterion. I must have close to 30 cars sitting on my "to build" shelf. On the flip side, if I stumble across an AM RS3, even if it's a great deal, I will not buy it because SP did not own these units (yes, I know about the Cotton Belt units but I am not modeling SP's south-eastern lines). With respect to the actual kit building, you should give it a try. As others have mentioned, it is a very satisfying aspect of the hobby and the skills developed will help on layout construction. Besides, the newer kits are so well engineered it is really hard to screw them up - trust me on this one. <VBG> One last point - I am not sure where I heard this first - but I try to spend 15 to 30 minutes EACH day working on my train stuff. I find working short but consistent time periods enables me to get a lot accomplished. For example, in the last 6 months I have built over 70 PRS cars for a friend and 15 PRS kits for my own future layout. Anyway, hope this helps. Cheer"S" John Gibson Rocklin, CA Change your membership, change your message settings, use our CALENDAR, view shared files or photos, view the list archives, GO TO http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
