In addition to model railroading I also paint miniature figures John. Mostly 28mm which comes out to around 1:55 or close to O scale. For the typical unpainted figures I am paying about $1/figure for unassembled and unpainted plastic and about $2.50-3.00 for unpainted metal. Compare that against about $2.50/figure for MTH limited range of plastic, $4.50 for Woodlands Scenics plastic or $7 to $7.50 for typical Artista figures painted. Plus an attentive bargain shopper can beat those prices. When I factor in primer, paint, brushes and my time that differential seems like a bargain to me.
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