hokie71 posted:Not that I need another vice but inquiring minds want to know, I love die cast hoppers but why do we love brass rolling stock? My guesses:
A) looks cool on display?
B) Amazing detail?
C) Fun to paint and decal?
Other? Please help the uneducated.
Precious metals attract us.
Gold is too soft for modeling; brass is the next best thing.
Paint on brass?
That's kinda like putting ketchup on Kobe.