On Jan 15, 11:19*am, "Paul Remde" wrote:
Hi Tom,

While I haven't had much time for modeling in recent years - I don't think
lower cost than the "real thing" is the main reason modelers do it. *I think
they enjoy building the models. *If I had time I would enjoy building glider
models when I can't be flying. *We have long months of poor soaring weather
here in MN this time of year. * *Just a thought.

Paul Remde

Agree with Paul here on why people do this. There is a lot of
satisfaction in starting with just some basic components and building
something that looks fantastic and flies, in a lot of cases, quite
well. And the flying itself is extremely challenging. As challenging
as you want to make it where you can make planes do things full size
can only dream of. Check this **** out. One of my buddies.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYCZcZEi8rI