Well said Gilly!
These issues have not prevented me from getting further into the Hobby. In fact, the opposite. I'm learning lots more about them and how to maintain them, and gives me an avenue to teach my kids about maintaining things so that they last. It's been a ton of fun. I started with a Pennsylvania Flyer LionChief kit and loved it. Move onto the LionChief PE, then the 10th Anni. PE, and now awaiting the Mickeys Christmas set that came out this season. Loving all the fun we can have as a family with them