Aha, now we get to the bottom of the problem!!!!
Don't you know the only sure way to get a model produced is to finally finish a scratchbuilt or involved kitbash of your object of desire?
Manufacturers have correspondents (spys) in every area of the country to report on what work is being finished so not only the item can be
duplicated but also the exact paint job and roadnumber!
Charlie Vlk
Railroad Model Resources


I guess I get irked when, as it has happened to me several times, I have put
in a great effort to build an unusual piece of equipment or a building in
great detail, and a few months later it is available RTR. My work suddenly
is greatly diminished.

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