| Hi richard,
I do see your point, this all stems from the posts by the chap that was thinking about buying a small lathe. I got the feeling it was a new field for him.
Coming from a background in machines and suds its second nature or most of it is but to some just wanting to turn out a decent tank gun barrel or a set of cannons a lathe is a usefull addition. That said many of the RC car guys could save a fortune if they could chuck up a lump of 2011.
On a semi seriouse not I think every model maker should make atleast one live steam. I bet many would never go back to plastic kits.
I know of no other thing in life (well maybe one) that gives as much pleasure as steaming your first engine after making every part including nuts and bolts. |