That’s a good question. So why would two reasonably well known model diorama builders, who have good steady jobs and families and all the other responsibilities that go with life these days, go through all the set up problems in starting a new venture, spend lots of good modelling time doing it, then search around for the machinery, the right materials, the right packaging, the development of a website, learning new computer programs and using the ones we have to a greater level, and putting reputations on the line? If it doesn’t work, you are right out there in the spotlight of your peers.

Why, after taking all this into consideration are John and I taking on this venture. There are probably a variety of reasons. Both of us have had our models turned into kits by companies like Stoney Creek, and reason that if they can do it, so can we. We also revel in the challenge of a new venture, and because both of us has been in business for ourselves at one time or another, we know what is required to make something like this work. It should also help to continue to improve our modelling skills, and with the equipment required for this venture, allow us to do things that we have been unable to do in the past, and thus be able to pass these new innovations onto you. The main aim is that all of us will benefit from this venture.

Right from the start we have both steadfastly held to the view that we are going to present structure kits that we would want to build, and have decided to design and build structure dioramas as we always have, and then when they are finished, decide if they are good enough to become a commercial kit. We may have to alter them, add or remove elements from the design, but the over riding issue will always be  -  would we want to build this structure if it was a kit. We also want each kit to have the feel of being scratch built and hopefully see you bashing our kits into new and exciting variations of our designs. We hope you will share your built up and altered kits with us and all our friends out there.

And as always, both John and I are ready to accept criticism, because I’m sure we won’t get it right every single time, and to look at other ideas, and especially your ideas. Please let us know what you think of our kits, good or bad, or what you would like to see as kits, so we can continue to improve and make your experience of our kits a good one.

Cheers

Laurie and John