quote:Originally posted by jd-train:
Given that the average Chinese worker makes about $1 an hour, I don't see a considerable cost savings for something offered in a kit form instead of fully assembled.
Jim
History has proven you right. Intermountain HO kits used to retail around 15 bucks. The RTR cars retailed for around 22 bucks. Similar price differences for Walthers kits. Walthers would then discount RTR models for less than the old kit prices.
That said I would be very interested in a steam loco kit and am seriously considering this one.
Pete