> But if a kit is 40+ years old and is still a box of sticks why is the new
> owner "going to be the one" to make it into a car?
I would guess the new owner wants a car of the type he purchased. I do not
know of anyone whose hobby is collecting vintage kits. Then again, there are
some strange hobbies out there.
> Is anyone here buying them?
Yes, I buy vintage wood kits. I also buy new cardboard printed kits. And I
actually have built some of each recently.
> Why?
The main reason is that I wanted a car of the type being offered and it is not
available any other way. Secondary reasons include:
1. Curiosity re: cardboard printed cars.
2. Building vintage kits is enjoyable.
3. Prices are reasonable.
4. I am a modeler who likes to build stuff.
Here is one example of a project just started: Buy a printed cardboard side,
scan the artwork into computer, make decal, buy SHS white reefer, remove all
lettering, apply decal, dull coat and weather. Lo and behold, I now have a car
that nobody else has. And it might even be prototypically authentic, but I
really do not care too much about that aspect of things. I like the car and
that is reason enough to have one.
Thought provoking, eh?
Cheers....Ed Loizeaux
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