Lary posted:It's hard to believe there are so many people doing scratch building like back in the 70's and 80's when there was nothing available except "Plasticville" to work with.
Lary,
Lots and lots of us routinely scratch build using traditional techniques. You should totally join the tribe.
Here are a few of my 100% scratchbuilt structures:
MOW shed (mostly balsa):
Gateman Shanty: (balsa and Bristol board):
Tool shed (100% coffee stirrer sticks):
Engine shed (mostly pink foam):