I've been in the hobby for almost 60 years, and have as much appreciation as anyone for our heritage, but I find it hard to believe this was EVER state-of-the-art:
Tony Thompson weighs in-
Wow! Glad I'm not a Santa Fe modeler, or I'd get trampled in the rush to snap this one up. I'm sure Richard H. and Doctor Denny will be in the forefront.
