Brian:
Great to see your interest in a great hobby. Sure, there are fewer people
enjoying this hobby, but that doesn't make it bad. It helps to separate
you from the hordes of gamers that waste so much time and energy on
such useless pursuits.
This and similar hobbies are at the beginning of a revolution that is
just getting warmed up. And that is, 3D manufacturing. It's been sad and
disappointing watching local hobby shops close, but we are at the beginning
of a truly revolutionary phase of personal fabrication which will more than
make up for the loss of the corner hobby shop.
If you have outgrown what is available to you, learn about 3D printing and
MAKE it! Share your interests and capabilities with others, splitting up
the tasks that suit your interests, knowledge and capabilities.
-Mark
