Speaking as a fellow Brit and satisfied client of Lee Marsh I have to say that he and Erik represent a renaissance of brass in the US. Very high standards of accuracy; great customer service; and above all else reliability. Lee has an incredible track record in the UK bringing in projects at a steady rate each year, always in multiple versions for different periods and liveries. Reliability is crucial and Midwestern's decision to emulate Lee and go with his own builder surely is the way ahead. Of course all difficulties are not resolved but it is a better approach. Kohs certainly builds fine models and George has a number of rolling stock projects that interest me. But the proof is in the reliability of delivery. Harking back to the first post if the business model requires hefty deposits from the customer then delivery times have to be met. I am just not wealthy enough to have funds tied up with importers for an indefinite period. I wish all of these importers well. George has some super offerings coming up. His publicity material is always top notch and the models I have had from him are excellent. Let's all hope for more goodies from all three gentlemen.
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